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The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand

International Prospectus – For students choosing to study in 2012

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©The University of Waikato, July 2011.

The University of Waikato

Private Bag 3105

Hamilton 3240

New Zealand

Website: www.waikato.ac.nz

Phone: +64 7 838 4176

Fax: +64 7 838 4504

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/international

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The University of Waikato showed its strength

by being ranked number 1 in New Zealand in 10

subjects in the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s

latest performance-based research ranking.

The rankings reflect the quality of our academic

staff and firmly establish Waikato as a top

research-led university. The rankings also show

that students at Waikato are taught by staff

at the leading edge of their disciplines.

M o l e c u l a r ,

C e l l u l a r a n d

W h o l e O r g a n i s m

B i o l o g y

P u r e a n d A p p l i e d

M a t h e m a t i c s

C o m p u t e r

S c i e n c e ,

I n f o r m a t i o n

Te c h n o l o g y ,

I n f o r m a t i o n

S c i e n c e s

E d u c a t i o n

(Combined University

and College of

Education Scores)

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B e h a v i o u r

M a n a g e m e n t ,

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C h e m i s t r y

M u s i c ,

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O t h e r A r t s

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M e d i a S t u d i e s

A c c o u n t i n g

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THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO2

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Welcome 4

Why New Zealand? 5

Why Waikato? 6

Hamilton: Student City 7

The University of Waikato 8

Studying at Waikato 8

Research at Waikato 10

Campus Lifestyle 12

Tauranga: Joining Forces in the Bay 13

C H O O S E WA I K ATO

04 14Accommodation 16

Student Support 18

Study to Immigrate 18

International Scholarships and Financial Aid 19

Estimated Tuition Fees and Costs 2012 20

Undergraduate English Language Requirements 22

Graduate / Postgraduate English

Language Requirements 23

Undergraduate Academic Entry Requirements 24

Graduate / Postgraduate Academic

Entry Requirements 26

2012 Teaching and Assessment Dates 28

English Language – Waikato Pathways College 29

Foundation Studies – Waikato Pathways College 32

I N F O R M AT I O N YO U N E E D TO K N OW

Subjects 36

C H O O S E YO U R S U B J E C T

FAQs

What is the Waikato region like? 6

What research could I get involved in? 10

Is there support for international students? 18

Can I do a study abroad semester? 9

What is Hamilton city like? 7

What can I study? 36

Can I learn English? 29

Where can I live and how much does it cost? 16

How much are tuition fees and costs? 20

What financial aid/scholarships are available? 19

What are the teaching dates? 28

Do I need to be fluent in English? 22

What are the entry requirements? 24

How do I apply? 92

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Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences 68

Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences 72

Faculty of Education 75

Te Piringa - Faculty of Law 80

School of Māori & Pacific Development 83

Faculty of Science & Engineering 86

Waikato Management School 89

C H O O S E YO U R FAC U LT Y / S C H O O L

36 66

The Application Process 94

Personal Information and the Privacy Act 1993 95

Glossary of Terms 96

Application Form 97

A P P LY TO E N R O L

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The information contained in this prospectus is correct at the time

of publication. Our online 2012 Calendar has the most up to date

information: http://calendar.waikato.ac.nz


Welcome

CHOOSE WAIKATO

THERE’S NO STOPPING YOUE KO R E E TA E A T E A U K AT I I A KO E

Our qualifications are recognised internationally, our standards are respected throughout the

world, our global connections are wide and strong, and our student profile is diverse.

The University of Waikato also has a very special character which is linked to our region, the

Waikato, and to New Zealand more widely. It is very important to us to ensure our international

students achieve a top-quality education. But we also hope they will take the opportunity while

they are here to learn about New Zealand culture, values and perspectives and to make many

New Zealand friends. We hope their connections with New Zealand will become strong and

that even when they return home, these connections will remain active throughout their careers

and their lives.

Students at Waikato have access to modern, world-class facilities and excellent support services,

within each Faculty/School of Study and centrally. We are proud of our campus, which is spread

over a large area of beautifully landscaped and park-like grounds and includes extensive sporting

and recreational areas. We encourage our international students to take full advantage of all

the cultural, sporting and social opportunities offered to them while they are part of our campus

community. Many clubs and cultural groups are active on campus, including a variety

of international student clubs.

By enrolling for a University of Waikato degree, you are assured of an enriching academic

experience, which will help you realise your educational, career and life goals.

Thank you for considering the University of Waikato for your university studies. We very

much look forward to welcoming you to our campus.

Professor Roy Crawford

Vice-Chancellor

Kia ora and welcome. As the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waikato, I am delighted to personally invite you to learn

more about this wonderful university, and the opportunities we offer for your international education. You can be assured that

the University of Waikato offers excellence in teaching and research.

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Why New Zealand?

New Zealand is one of the world’s most affordable English-

speaking destinations and is one of the most racially tolerant.

Our proximity to the South Pacific Islands, Asia and Australia

creates a world of opportunities and we are modern,

sophisticated and technologically advanced.

In the South Pacific, to the east of Australia, New Zealand has

a North and South Island and a number of smaller islands.

New Zealand has a population of about four million people. The

influence of Pacific Island, Asian and European immigrants has

helped shape New Zealand into a vibrant and diverse multicultural

society. With a low population density, all New Zealanders and

visitors have great access to a wide range of sporting facilities,

such as golf courses, and other cultural and recreation centres.

New Zealand is world famous for its beautiful environment.

The diverse scenery includes impressive mountainous areas,

fertile farmland, as well as beautiful coastlines with stunning

sandy beaches. New Zealanders and visitors enjoy the wonderful

environment in many ways, from relaxing bush walking and soaking

in thermal pools to adventurous outdoor activities including hiking,

mountaineering and kayaking. Watersports are particularly popular.

The summer months of December – April are warm, with colder

weather in the winter months of May – November.

In Hamilton during the summer months the average maximum

temperature ranges between 15-30° Celsius, and in winter

5-15° Celsius.

» For more info on New Zealand visit www.newzealand.com

New Zealand has a worldwide reputation for being a welcoming and safe destination. New Zealanders are renowned

for their honesty, friendliness and openness. While New Zealand is a relatively young country it has a rich and fascinating

history reflecting both our Māori and European heritage.

NEW ZEALAND

Spectacular landscapes, healthy environment, pleasant climate

and sophisticated cities make New Zealand a great place

to live and learn. The society is diverse and multicultural.

The country’s compact size means that all of its attractions

are close to each other.

» Waikato is the closest university to the central North Island

national parks and ski areas, great for summer hiking and

winter snowboarding.

» Just a short drive to two oceans, white sand seaside resorts,

and world class surfing at Raglan.

» Hamilton has a great student scene with more bars and

restaurants per head than any other New Zealand city.

» Only 90 minutes drive to New Zealand’s largest city

means you can breakfast at home and still be in Auckland

before lunch.

HERE IN THE CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND,

EVERYTHING IS WITHIN REACH

The University of Waikato also has a campus in Tauranga.

Christchurch

Dunedin

Queenstown

NelsonNelson

TaurangaLake

Taupo

Mount Ruapehu

Taupo

Coromandel PeninsulaAuckland

Whangarei

New Plymouth

Wanganui

Wellington

Palmerston North

Rotorua

Gisborne

Napier

Raglan

THE UNIVERSITY

OF WAIKATO

HAMILTON


Why Waikato?

The Waikato River meanders through the green valleys of the

Waikato region and the area’s largest city, Hamilton. Hamilton

is a city of education and scientific research with parks and

gardens, fine cuisine, ethnic cafés, arts and culture and a variety

of sporting and cultural events.

From quaint and quirky art villages to ecologically diverse

pristine forest parks, the Waikato region offers international

students a central location from which to enjoy a diverse range

of activities. Auckland (population 1 million) is 90 minutes drive

north. The same distance east brings you to the wilderness of

the Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Plenty, offering some

of the best swimming beaches in New Zealand. The country’s

largest winter ski areas are less than three hours drive to the

south. Two of the best surfing beaches in New Zealand are

located between 45-90 minutes drive away to the east and west

of the city. To the south, the cities of Rotorua and Taupo offer

an enormous range of Māori, geothermal and adventure sport

activities and attractions.

Forest parks, lakes, thermal hot pools and limestone caves can be

found all over the Waikato region. Lake Karapiro, only 25 minutes

drive from Hamilton, offers world class rowing and other water

sport activities. Fishing, tramping and mountain biking are also

well catered for.

» For more info on the Waikato region visit

www.hamiltonwaikato.com

In the native Māori language, Waikato means “flowing water”. It was the name given to New Zealand’s largest river,

and then to the province in which the University of Waikato is located. The Waikato is a region of lush green hills, bush,

farmland, lakes and rivers in between two beautiful coastlines.

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Hamilton: Student City

Hamilton’s a great place in which to be a student. Then there’s the adventure playground that is the Waikato,

the cafés, shops, clubs, pubs and events, the easy transportation and the cheaper living.

So, Choose Waikato – there’s no stopping you.

‘O’ WEEK

Every year, the Waikato Students’ Union puts on a week-long

celebration welcoming students called Orientation or ‘O’ Week.

During the day, activities include:

» Live music

» Competitions

» Fear factor-style challenges

» Sports matches

» Markets

» A clubs day and much, much more

After sunset the nightlife takes off. Top national and local bands

play in Hamilton and our many bars and cafés turn it on for the

students. On the study side, there is Academic Orientation and

all new students receive a Welcome Pack to get them off to

a great start.

WAIKATO: ACTION CENTRAL

Adrenaline junkies, you’ve come to the right place. Waikato

University’s close to:

» Raglan and the world’s best left-hand surf break

» Beautiful Coromandel beaches

» Whakapapa’s ski fields – Waikato is the closest university

» Awesome mountain-biking, rock climbing and motor sport

in South Waikato

» Jet boating, quad biking and white water rafting

» Bungy jumping, skydiving and wakeboarding

University clubs cater for all of these activities, making it easy

to have a go at something new.

HAMILTON: STUDENT CITY

With approximately 25,000 tertiary students, Hamilton is

student central:

» Great shopping

» Cafés, restaurants and bars

» International sporting venues

» Theatre groups, art galleries

You name it, Hamilton’s got it.

THE NIGHTLIFE

Hamilton has the best student nightlife in the country:

» A local network of underground bands

» Sixty bars and cafés on one block alone

Whether you’re into hip hop, indie rock, house, punk, metal or

Super 15 on the big screen, there’s a place for you. The night bus

runs till 3.30am and taxis are cheap because everything’s so close.

THE DAY LIFE

All the benefits of a big city without the hassles:

» Minimal traffic

» Five minutes’ drive from campus to the central city

» The facilities, shops and entertainment you expect and

student discounts to match

» Heaps of cafés – Thai, Mexican, Spanish, Japanese, Indian,

Chinese and more

» Running and cycling tracks along the river and round the lake

» Great traditions like The Gallagher Great Race and cowbells

at Chiefs rugby games

THE GALLAGHER GREAT RACE

Waikato has links to some of the most prestigious universities

in the world through The Gallagher Great Race – a university

tradition. Each year crowds line the banks of the Waikato River

to cheer home our Waikato rowing eight against a crew

from one of the world’s top universities. Cambridge, Oxford,

Washington and Harvard universities have all come down under

to take up the challenge against the men’s crew, with Melbourne

and Sydney universities competing against our women’s crew.



Studying at Waikato

The University of Waikato is one of New Zealand’s leading research universities. The research precinct surrounding the

campus is home to more than one quarter of New Zealand’s working scientists. The qualifications awarded to our students

are recognised globally and the University has academic agreements with prestigious universities around the world.

The University is particularly welcoming to international

students and in 2011 was home to over 2,285 International

students from 70 different countries.

There is commitment to both the academic and social welfare

of all students. International students are supported by dedicated

staff in the University’s central Student Centre and by specialist

advisers in each Faculty and School.

Once you decide to join us for your study, you become part of

the friendly, welcoming Waikato community.

Your first contact with Waikato may be through our website,

working with an educational agent, or by talking to some of our

successful graduates who are spread around the world.

The Student Recruitment Team and other University

representatives can give you advice on study options, application

and enrolment procedures, and also information to assist with

English language requirements, visas, accommodation, medical

and travel insurance.

The International Support team assists with your pre-departure

arrangements, arrival and airport pickup, integration into life

on-campus, and living in New Zealand. They are based in the

central Student Centre so are readily available to assist you.

You can apply to study in New Zealand in several ways:

1. Apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz

2. Complete the Application to Enrol at the back of this book.

3. Use one of our approved educational agents to help you

with your application www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/

enrolment/recruitment

4. Apply through one of the organisations that have a Study

Abroad or Development Aid Scholarships arrangement with

the University of Waikato www.aid.govt.nz/scholarships

Please see the Subjects and Faculties sections in this prospectus

which will give you details of the areas you can study and the

range of qualifications we offer.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The University of Waikato has agreed to observe and be bound by

the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students

published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are

available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand

Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz For further

information on studying at Waikato as an International student,

please refer to www.waikato.ac.nz/international

FACULTIES / SCHOOLS / COLLEGE

The University of Waikato is widely regarded as a progressive and

innovative university, which develops programmes to cater for

the world’s changing environment.

The University is comprised of seven Faculties/Schools of Studies:

» Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass

» Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences

www.scms.waikato.ac.nz

» Faculty of Education www.soe.waikato.ac.nz

» Te Piringa - Faculty of Law www.waikato.ac.nz/law

» School of Māori & Pacific Development

www.waikato.ac.nz/smpd

» Faculty of Science & Engineering www.sci.waikato.ac.nz

» Waikato Management School www.mngt.waikato.ac.nz

» Waikato Pathways College www.waikato.ac.nz/pathways

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Studying at Waikato continued

CONJOINT DEGREES

Combining complementary degrees can help you shape a unique

programme of study that may be attractive to a range of potential

employers. For example, combining a science degree (BSc) with

the study of law (LLB) may prepare you for a career in patent

law, forensics, insurance and a wide range of consultancy work.

Conjoint programmes combining arts (BA) or social sciences

(BSocSc) with another degree are becoming increasingly popular

for students wishing to pursue careers in policy and research.

Conjoint degree programmes can be challenging. Students

are strongly advised to seek academic advice about these

programmes and other options such as double majors and

graduate or postgraduate diplomas.

Examples of conjoint degrees offered at the University of

Waikato include:

» Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Management Studies

» Bachelor of Science with a Bachelor of Management Studies

» Bachelor of Teaching with a Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies

PAPERS / COURSES

In New Zealand, the word “papers” refers to the courses that you

study during your academic year. To complete each paper students

may be required to participate in a range of lectures, tutorials and

some practical work. An undergraduate programme is typically

made up of eight papers per academic year. A postgraduate

programme is normally made up of four papers per academic year.

POINTS AND WORKLOADS

Each paper passed is worth a certain number of points.

Points bear a direct relationship to workload; one point equates

to approximately 10 hours total work. A student might expect

to spend 300 hours studying in total for a 30 point paper.

A full-time workload per academic year is 120 points.

ACADEMIC YEAR (FEBRUARY-NOVEMBER)

The New Zealand university academic year is divided into two

semesters that follow the calendar year. The first semester runs

from late February to mid-June; the second semester runs from

early July to mid-November. These periods include the orientation

and examination weeks. Students doing a dissertation/thesis as

part of their studies would normally need to work outside these

semester periods.

STUDY OVER SUMMER

The University offers two flexible and relevant study options for

international students. Summer School 1 runs from January to

mid-February, and Summer School 2 runs from November to

mid-December. Students study during Summer School to catch

up on papers, fit in with other commitments, reduce workload

in other semesters or accelerate their degree.

STUDY ABROAD

Many international students study for one or two semesters of

full-time study which is credited to a degree at their university

in their home country. This is termed “Study Abroad” and is

particularly common for students from North America and Europe.

Students may select papers from across The University of

Waikato’s academic offerings, as long as they meet the

prerequisites. Students choose papers that complement their

home degree, or offer a particularly New Zealand or South

Pacific perspective.

At the time of their enrolment at The University of Waikato,

study abroad and exchange students must have:

» completed at least two semesters of full-time study and be

currently enrolled at a recognised tertiary institution

» achieved a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants from countries

where it is not possible to calculate a grade point average

must be in good academic standing

» students can enrol directly with The University of Waikato,

or use the services of a study abroad agency. Please email

[email protected] for more details.

Study Abroad students pay a flat tuition package fee which

includes tuition for papers to a maximum of 70 credit points,

ancillary charges (health and building levy, student union and

academic transcript) but excludes insurance cost for field trips

and text books.

» For current fees information please visit

www.waikato.ac.nz/international/students/studyAbroad

Study abroad students wishing to enquire about the transfer of

credit related to their University of Waikato study should contact

the credit office or registry at their home institution.


Research at Waikato

The University of Waikato is one of New Zealand’s major research organisations, playing a key role in the local and national

economy and making a significant contribution to the international innovation system. We are at the centre of a network

of research institutions and industry in the Waikato that is responsible for a significant proportion of this nation’s research

output – an engine room for our country’s social and economic development.

THE RESEARCH HUB

The Research Hub is the University’s ‘one-stop-shop’ for research

and development. It brings together staff from the Research Office

(UNILink and Scholarships), WaikatoLink (technology development

and commercialisation) and Postgraduate Studies to form a single

centre for providing University research and commercial services

to business and the community. The Hub is located on the Ground

Floor, B Block, Gate 5, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton.

UNILink

University research contracts are administered by UNILink

to ensure that contract terms, objectives, intellectual property

(IP), progress reporting, budget and financial matters are

professionally managed to protect the interests of the University

and its staff. UNILink is also the official interface between staff

and external agencies such as the government, commercial

and other organisations which seek to contract the University

to supply research services. UNILink also services the Research

Committee, Human Research Ethics Committee, and the Animal

Ethics Committee.

» For more information visit www.waikato.ac.nz/research/unilink

WaikatoLink

WaikatoLink Limited is the commercialisation and technology

transfer office of the University of Waikato. It is responsible

for protecting, managing and commercialising intellectual

property generated by the University. Intellectual property

can take many forms, including software, hardware, designs,

processes or know-how.

» For more information visit www.waikatolink.ac.nz

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RESEARCH CENTRES

There are a number of specialised research institutes, centres,

groups and units at the University of Waikato.

» For weblinks to all the research centres below, please visit

www.waikato.ac.nz/research/units/centres.shtml

The University of Waikato Experts’ File can help graduate

students contact University of Waikato staff with expertise

in specialist areas.

Research Institutes, Centres, Units and Groups

Research Institutes:

» The Environmental Research Institute

» The Institute for Business Research

» National Institute of Demographic and

Economic Analysis

» Te Kotahi Research Institute for Innovation, Well-being

and Inspiration

» Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research

Research Centres:

» Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research

» Health and Social Research Centre

» International Centre for Terrestrial Antarctic Research

» The Management Research Centre

» Centre for Māori and Pacific Development Research

» Mediarena Centre for Research

» Centre for Open Software Innovation

» Centre for Science and Technology Education Research

» Waikato Centre for Advanced Materials

Research Units and Groups:

» Audience Research Unit

» Honey Research Unit

» Learning, Behaviour and Welfare Research Unit

» Māori and Psychology Research Unit

» Public History Research Unit

» Text and Translation Research Unit

» Thermophile and Microbial Biochemistry

and Biotechnology Unit

» Waikato Applied Statistics Unit

» New Zealand Music Research Group

» Traffic and Road Safety Research Group

» WAND Network Research Group

» Please refer to the website at:

www.waikato.ac.nz/research/expertise


Campus Lifestyle

Waikato has the most beautiful campus in the country. All our first-class facilities are in one location, building a strong

sense of community. You’ll find Waikato has a laid-back and easy atmosphere. Students meet for coffee by the lakes,

chill out on the lawns or play touch rugby on the fields. Waikato has free parking for students, with six huge car parks.

Buses also leave campus every 15 minutes.

CULTURE

» Grab a bargain at the market days by the lakes

» Enjoy cultural hour every Wednesday with live music and DJs

» Attend performances in the Academy

» Get involved with Contact FM (student radio station)

or Nexus (student magazine)

TECHNOLOGY

» Over 700 computers free to use and with wireless

internet access

» State-of-the-art laboratories and equipment

» Computers, printers, scanners and photocopiers and access to

a comprehensive range of online resources are available in the

Library at the Student Centre

UW SPORT

Sports opportunities on campus are endless and cater for people

wanting to socialise and have fun through to the elite. A large

number of clubs are based on campus, including the University

rugby, netball, hockey, rowing, soccer, cricket and ski clubs.

Sports facilities include:

» Rec Centre – on-campus gym

» University of Waikato Pool – 50m and diving pool

» Courts – squash, tennis and netball

» Sports Fields – cricket, rugby, touch and soccer

» Indoor Cricket facility

» The Don Llewellyn Sports Bar and Pavilion

Sporting events include:

» New Zealand University Games

» New Zealand Rowing Championships

» University Blues Awards

» Interhall Challenges

» Snow and ski events

» Tertiary Challenge

» ASB Social Sports Services

» For more info visit www.waikato.ac.nz/go/sport

or email [email protected]

For more info on ASB Social Sports Services www.socialsport.co.nz

REC CENTRE

A bit of action in your life will help you

balance study and play. The Rec Centre

is one of the best-equipped gyms in the

region and it’s right here on campus. With a student discount,

you can take time out of your busy lecture schedule for a stress-

releasing workout or just hang out with your friends in the fully

equipped sports hall.

As a member you get to enjoy:

» Endless pool

» Squash and basketball courts

» Express gym

» Group exercise classes including REV (indoor cycling)

» Cardio studio and spacious weights room

» Discounts on courses, including kickboxing, pilates, yoga, hiphop, salsa and capoeira

» For more info visit www.reccentre.co.nz

ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

A specially designed centre for the performing arts, the Academy

provides venues and teaching rooms for the performance

programmes in music, theatre, dance and Māori, and houses a

range of art exhibitions and contemporary New Zealand paintings

from the Wallace Collection. A classroom by day, the Academy

hosts performances by professional artists and local community

events at night. The opportunity to learn and perform in the

Academy’s first-rate venues is unparalleled for any student keen

to explore performing arts as a career option.

HIGH PERFORMANCE STUDENTS

Many of New Zealand’s sporting and creative and performing

arts legends have studied at Waikato and we put a lot of effort

into supporting them. Current or former students include

Olympians and Commonwealth Games athletes.

The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme will ensure this

tradition continues. It represents the University’s commitment to

building well-rounded graduates and supporting high performance

students across sporting, creative and performing arts, and

academic endeavours. The High Performance Student Manager

can help students balance their training, competitions and study,

and liaise with staff, scholarship providers and sporting bodies.

» Contact the High Performance Student Manager

on 07 838 4264, 021 2211 145


WAIKATO STUDENTS’ UNION

The Waikato Students’ Union (WSU) gives students a strong

collective voice on campus and nationally. WSU also organises

activities on campus such as Orientation, Clubs’ Day, musical

performances and political speakers. They also provide a free

advocacy service and hardship fund, publish the weekly student

magazine Nexus, and provide a free student diary and wall planner.

» For more info visit www.wsu.org.nz

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Tauranga: Joining Forces in the Bay

BSc (majoring in Biological Sciences): The University and

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic are in the process of developing

a programme that will allow students to complete a Bachelor

of Science, majoring in Biological Sciences, in Tauranga.

Other programmes can be started in Tauranga and completed

in Hamilton. They are:

» LLB: Students who completed the Diploma in Law in Tauranga

can then complete the final two years of a Bachelor of Laws

in Hamilton.

» BCGD: The first two years of the Bachelor of Computer

Graphic Design can be completed in Tauranga through the

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic.

There are also two-year programmes for career changers who

hold industry level qualifications and want to become teachers

(see pages 75-79).

GRADUATE STUDY

The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) is a one-year

programme for graduates wanting to train as secondary

school teachers.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (PGDip(MgtSt))

is a two-year part-time programme. Successful completion of the

PGDip(MgtSt) enables students to enrol for an MBA.

The postgraduate diplomas in Education are one-year

programmes for Bachelor of Teaching/Education graduates or

those with a degree plus a teaching qualification. They include:

» Postgraduate Diploma (Education)

» Postgraduate Diploma (Educational Leadership)

» Postgraduate Diploma (Mathematics Education)

FACILITIES

Classes are taught at the campuses we share with the Bay of

Plenty Polytechnic at Windermere Campus and the Bongard

Centre in Tauranga’s CBD. A range of technology and media,

including face-to-face teaching, video conferencing and the

internet, are used.

Many classes are taught face-to-face by Tauranga-based

lecturers and tutors, and some of our Hamilton-based lecturers

travel to Tauranga to lecture and tutor. For other classes, video

conferencing connects our Tauranga classrooms to courses in

Hamilton as they are being taught, so students get exactly the

same lectures and powerpoint presentations as their Hamilton

classmates. Students can interact with their lecturers in Hamilton

via video conference link as well as by email and phone.

In addition to first-class teaching facilities, library, computer labs

and learning support services, students can enjoy access to the

gym, cafes, aquatic centre and childcare.

» For further information about programmes available in

Tauranga please email [email protected] or

phone on +64 7 544 0920 extn 6136.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO IN TAURANGA

Surf, sand, sun and shops are not all you’ll find in Tauranga.

The University of Waikato offers a growing range of degrees

and programmes in one of New Zealand’s most sought-after

locations – combining beautiful beaches, a sophisticated city

lifestyle and university study.

PARTNERING WITH THE POLYTECHNIC

– IN THE BAY FOR THE BAY

The University of Waikato and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic have

been working together for more than a decade to increase

tertiary education opportunities in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Now, the two institutions are working even more closely together

with a comprehensive suite of jointly developed diploma and

degree programmes. Through this partnership, students can

enter bridging, certificate, diploma and degree programmes. This

“staircase” approach provides pathways to life-long learning

opportunities for school leavers, mature students new to study,

or people well on the way towards reaching their career goals.

New courses are developed with industry and community input

to ensure students are well equipped to take advantage of

regional employment opportunities.

SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

Whether you’re enrolled in a University of Waikato or Bay of

Plenty Polytechnic programme, your experience at the Tauranga

campuses will be seamless. You can begin with polytechnic

qualifications and use them as the entry to a university degree,

or start directly in a university programme.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY

Currently, the following degrees and diplomas can be completed

at Tauranga:

» Bachelor of Business Analysis – Financial*

(majors in Accounting and Finance)

» Bachelor of Management Studies*

(majors in Accounting, Finance or Marketing)

» Bachelor of Science** (major in Computer Science

with a specialisation in Applied Computing)

» Bachelor of Social Sciences (major in Psychology)

» Bachelor of Social Work

» Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)

» Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)

» Bachelor of Tourism* (major in Tourism Management)

» Diploma in Law

*Begin with the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic NZDipBus and pathway

into any of these University degrees.

**Begin with the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Diploma in Applied

Computing and pathway into this degree.


Accommodation 16

Student Support 18

Study to Immigrate 18

International Scholarships and Financial Aid 19

Estimated Tuition Fees and Costs 2011 20

Undergraduate English Language Requirements 22

Graduate / Postgraduate

English Language Requirements 23

Undergraduate Academic Entry Requirements 24

Graduate / Postgraduate

Academic Entry Requirements 26

2012 Teaching and Assessment Dates 28

English Language – Waikato Pathways College 29

Foundation Studies – Waikato Pathways College 32

15INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

INFOYOU NEEDTO KNOW

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Accommodation

ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

The advantages of living in a Hall of Residence are that it is a

great way to meet people, with student support and organised fun

activities for residents throughout the year. The fully catered option

provides you with your own room and you also share facilities

with others including the large dining room where you can enjoy

three meals per day, seven days per week. The self-catered option

involves living in an apartment or cottage with up to five other

students, (all in single bedrooms); cooking /cleaning independently.

All of our Halls offer a warm, friendly, supportive environment and

a multicultural enriching experience.

Fully Catered

Fully catered accommodation is available in College Hall (289

rooms), Bryant Hall (178 rooms), and Student Village (252 rooms).

Cost is $250 per week including meals (21 meals per week).

Self-Catered Accommodation

Self-catered accommodation for returning and mature students

is also available in Student Village (42 rooms), Bryant Hall

(20 rooms), College Hall (27 rooms) and Orchard Park

(110 rooms). If you’re a first year student self catered applications

can be considered if the fully catered menu is not suitable due

to medical conditions, but the majority of first years reside in

fully catered accommodation. Costs range from $120-$145

depending on where you choose to stay.

» For more information on costs and utilities for accommodation,

visit www.waikato.ac.nz/students/accommodation/costs.shtml

Halls Staff

Each Hall of Residence has a Residential Manager, assisted by

a team of staff who seek to ensure the smooth running of

the Hall and provide you with a good academic and social

environment. Staff are rostered on duty, evenings and weekends,

and there are always staff available for any queries or concerns.

Halls Orientation

Each Hall runs an orientation programme which begins on arrival

day. All new residents are required to attend this comprehensive

programme, which introduces you to your Hall and provides

familiarisation with the University Campus and the City

of Hamilton.

OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

More than 90% of the student population lives off-campus, and

most live within a 15 minute walk of the campus. The University

only offers single room Halls of Residence accommodation so all

couples or families must live off-campus.

Finding a Place to Live

If you have not pre-arranged off-campus housing prior to arrival

you can request to be placed into temporary accommodation for

a few days until you find a flat/house to live in. The University of

Waikato Accommodation and Conference Services Office (ACSO)

offers an Accommodation Advisory Service where you can gain

assistance in finding private off-campus housing if you are not

living in on-campus Halls of Residence. Go to:

» www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/accom/accom.shtml

www.studentrent.co.nz

Searching Online for Off-Campus Accommodation

Prior to arrival in New Zealand it is possible to search

online for houses, flats or available rooms. Please refer to the

following websites:

» www.lodgerentals.co.nz/?nav=rentsearch

www.wre.co.nz/

www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Rentals/

www.studentrent.co.nz

Accommodation for Couples and Families

If your children are accompanying you, note that they will pay

international fees at local public schools unless you are enrolled

in a PhD programme. International tuition fees for public primary

and high school near the University range from NZ $10,000-

$13,000 per year, including uniform, textbook and activity costs.

» If you’re an international student intending to bring family

members to Hamilton, please contact the Waikato Migrant

Resource Centre www.wmrc.org.nz

Cost of Flatting (Sharing) per week per person

(based on recent figures with 2-4 flatmates)

» Rent $75-$120

expect to pay $100+ for modern,

warm accommodation

» Food $30-$40

these costs only include the very basic essentials

» Miscellaneous Items $20-$30

always try to allow for unforeseen expenses

» Electricity, gas and phone $10-$15

Note: These are all approximate prices.

Waikato Halls of Residence are all on campus, providing the ultimate student experience. Living in the halls is a great way to

meet new people and immerse yourself in student life.

www.waikato.ac.nz/students/accommodation


» Orchard Park» Student Village

» College Hall

APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION

Please note that only the University Halls of Residence and

homestay accommodation arranged by the University have

been assessed under the New Zealand Code of Practice for the

Pastoral Care of International Students.

The accommodation application form will be included with

the Offer of Place sent after an application to the University

has been made.

» For more information about applying for on-campus

accommodation visit www.waikato.ac.nz/students/

accommodation/on-campus.shtml » Bryant Hall

College Hall Student Village Bryant Hall

No. of Rooms 289 252 178

People per Room 1 1 1

Cost per Week $250 $250 $250

Cost for 37 Weeks $9142.86 $9142.86 $9142.86

Deposit $300 $300 $300

Administration Fee $100 $100 $100

Activity Fee $100 $100 $100

Meals per Week 21 21 21

Min Residential

Period in Weeks37 37 37

Laundry Coin operated Coin operated Coin operated

Linen Hire

Duvet blanket, pillow provided $165/yr (incl laundry costs for sheets and pillowcase (if required))



PhoneCommunal for local calls.

Communal for local calls.

Communal for local calls.

InternetAccess available in bedrooms – own expense.

Access available in bedrooms – own expense.

Access available in bedrooms – own expense.

See www.lightwire.com for more information

Computer Room Yes Yes Yes

Parking Limited free parkingLimited reserved parking $200/yr

Limited reserved parking $200/yr

Smoking Outside only Outside only Outside only

Other FacilitiesLibrary, TV rooms, leisure centre, bike and motorbike sheds

Library, TV rooms, leisure centre, bike and motorbike sheds

Library, games room, TV lounges, projector room, bike and motorbike sheds

FULLY CATERED

» Contracts are for a minimum of 37 weeks unless other

arrangements have been made.

» All fees quoted are based on 2012 Halls of

Residence fees.

» Applications for Halls of Residence accommodation are

done online and are due 1 October 2011. Download a

confidential reference form and give it to your referee.

Visit www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/acso/hor_apply.shtml


Student Support

STUDENT HEALTH

The Student Health Service will not charge the costs of your

visits back to your insurance, therefore, there will be up-front

costs for your visits. If you are with Student Safe insurance,

Student Health will charge the cost directly back to this insurer.

Student Health is open five days a week, including student

holidays. There is also a pharmacy on campus.

COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT NETWORKS

» Our team of counsellors can help you adjust to university life or assist you with any personal or study-related issues.

» Our Accommodation Adviser will help you find a flat and give advice on tenancy issues.

» A Student Financial Adviser can help you stretch your dollar further and provide free financial advice.

» Waikato has an ecumenical chaplain, a Catholic priest and two Muslim prayer rooms. A number of religious student groups are affiliated to the Waikato Students’ Union.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Disability Support Services provides students with disabilities

access to a range of services, including lecture material, learning

support, alternative examination arrangements, access to assistive

technology, alternative formatting, ergonomic furniture, hearing

equipment, specialist staffing and much more. For international

students requiring some of the disability support services there

will be a charge.

» For more info visit www.waikato.ac.nz/disability

CHILDCARE

Campus Crèche is across the road from Waikato’s main campus

on Hillcrest Road. The crèche has facilities for 100 children from

nursery to preschool ages.

Our students tell us we are one of the friendliest universities in the country. We want your time at university to be

hassle-free so we provide a range of support services to help you wherever we can.

There is also a kohanga reo (a preschool where children are

taught in the Māori language), Te Kohanga Reo o Nga Kuaka, near

the University at 159 Silverdale Road. Places fill very quickly so

enquire early, phone 07 856 2982.

» For more information visit www.creche.waikato.ac.nz or phone 07 838 4034.

STUDENT LEARNING SUPPORT

Student Learning Support is available to assist students with a

wide range of study-related problems. The main focus of Student

Learning Support is to help students acquire the skills to become

independent, self directed learners. All enrolled students of the

University are welcome in Student Learning Support.

CAREERS OFFICE

Some of NZ’s largest employers come to campus seeking

Waikato graduates. The careers office arranges employer

presentations for companies who want to recruit our students.

The careers office also provides free workshops on CV & cover

letters, interviewing, career pathway and fear busting. There are

also annual careers expos held at the beginning of each year for

Accounting and General graduate opportunities.

» For more info visit www.waikato.ac.nz/careers

STUDENT LEARNING SKILLS

There are many differences between learning at university

and learning at secondary school. The friendly tutors at Student

Learning Support will be able to help when you have difficulty

with an assignment or just want to develop a particular skill such

as essay writing, note-taking or exam preparation. These services

are free and include one-to-one appointments, daily drop-in

sessions and regular learning skills tutorials.

If you have completed a qualification at the University of

Waikato that would qualify for points under the Skilled Migrant

Category, you can now apply for a Graduate Work Permit on

campus. The University offers this service and you can inquire

at the Student Centre Level 2 of the Library.

The Graduate Work Permit is valid for 12 months. You are eligible if:

» you are on a valid permit at the time of your application.

» you have completed a qualification at the University of

Waikato (or any other New Zealand tertiary institution)

» the qualification you hold will gain points under the Skilled

Migrant Category. All courses that are Level 5 or higher gain

points under skilled Migrant category

» To learn more about the Skilled Migrant Category, view a Points

Indicator, and see if you have a recognised qualification visit

www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/skilledmigrant/

Study to Immigrate

Immigration New Zealand awards bonus points if they think

your qualification is especially valuable:

» two years of full-time study in New Zealand towards a recognised qualification, or

» recognised basic New Zealand qualification (eg trade qualification, diploma, bachelors degree, bachelors degree with honours), or

» recognised postgraduate New Zealand qualification(Master or Doctorate)

» your qualification will lead to a job offer within an area of skills shortage in NZ. You can check this on: www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/skilledmigrant/LinkAdministration/ToolboxLinks/essentialskills.htm?level=1

» To find the nearest Immigration New Zealand branch to you visit www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/skilledmigrant/LinkAdministration/ToolboxLinks/officeandfeescalculator.htm?level=2


International Scholarships and Financial Aid

NEW ZEALAND MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND

TRADE (MFAT) SCHOLARSHIPS

MFAT Scholarships provide the opportunity for candidates from

targeted developing countries to gain knowledge, skills and

qualifications to contribute to their home country’s human

resource development needs. Scholarship recipients are required

to return to their home country within 14 days of completing

their scholarship to work for a minimum period of two years in

order to achieve this.

The New Zealand Government offers the following scholarships

to candidates of selected developing countries:

» New Zealand Pacific Scholarships (NZPS)

» New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS)

» New Zealand ASEAN Scholars awards. For applicants from

Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Lao PDR, Burma/

Myanmar and Vietnam

» Commonwealth Scholarships

» Short Term Training Awards (SSTA)

» New Zealand Regional Development Scholarships (NZRDS).

For applicants from the Cook Islands, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon

Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL

RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS (NZIDRS)

Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by

Education New Zealand, the New Zealand International Doctoral

Research Scholarships (NZIDRS), are a significant educational

opportunity. The scholarships provide financial support for

international students undertaking doctoral degrees by research

in New Zealand universities.

Scholarships are awarded for three years (36 months) of

full-time study for a doctoral research degree. The scholarship

funding covers full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance

(NZ $20,500 per annum), a travel allowance (NZ $2,000),

a health insurance allowance (NZ $600), and a book and

thesis allowance (NZ $800). Recipients who are travelling to

New Zealand in order to take up the scholarship are also entitled

to receive an establishment allowance (NZ $500). Please not

that additional funds are not available to support accompanying

dependants nor for extensions.

THE MICHAEL BALDWIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Michael Baldwin was a staff member at The University of Waikato

at the time of his death in 2003. He had taught for a number

of years in Papua New Guinea – at the institute currently known

as the University of Goroka – before his appointment to the

Centre for Foundation Studies (now part of the Pathways

College) at The University of Waikato.

This scholarship commemorates Michael’s commitment

to teaching and to assisting others in their educational

endeavours, and was made possible through the generosity

of the Baldwin family.

LEE FOUNDATION GRANTS

The Lee Foundation is a charitable organisation which makes

grants, for study at the University of Waikato. The grants are

usually in the order of $500 and are awarded on the basis of

above average academic performance.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FINANCE CORPORATION

US ISLP Private Loan Program

The International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) was

established to fill a major void in education financing programmes

for international students. IEFC partners with the premier

international loan guarantee agencies and lenders to make

innovative, low cost education loans available to the thousands

of students seeking the international education experience.

SIR EDMUND HILLARY SCHOLARSHIPS

NZ “icon” Sir Edmund Hillary agreed in 2004 that new

scholarships can be named after him. The Sir Edmund Hillary

scholarships are available to students who are academic high

achievers and who also excel at either arts or sports.

The University determines the maximum number of scholarships

available annually. For example, in 2007, approximately 40

Scholarships were offered. The scholarship may be awarded

to international students who display exceptional talent. For

international students, the scholarship will cover the equivalent

of the recipient’s tuition fees at domestic rates. It will be the

responsibility of the student to pay the balance of their fees.

To remain in the programme, scholars will be expected to

maintain a B grade pass average or better each year and meet

a range of other requirements.

» For more comprehensive information on the scholarships

application and eligibility criteria, please refer to

www.waikato.ac.nz/international/scholarhips/

Note: Please be aware that there are only a very limited

number of scholarships in New Zealand that are available

to International Students.


Estimated Tuition Fees and Costs 2012

International students are required by Immigration New Zealand

to pre-pay one year’s tuition fees to the University of Waikato

in order to be granted a student visa. Fees must be paid for each

course a student is enrolled in.

The University of Waikato charges fees on the basis of your course

enrolment rather than by programme. The fees for courses vary

between Faculty/School and sometimes within a Faculty/School.

Each course offered at the University has a points value that

indicates its weighting within your programme, and your fees

will be calculated in terms of the total number of points of your

enrolment. Most courses at undergraduate level are worth 15 or

20 points and the standard full-time load is 120 points per year.

FIXED INTERNATIONAL FEES (“FEE GRANDPARENTING”)

Fees for International Students starting a new qualification

in 2012 will be held at the 2012 level for the normal length

of the full-time qualification. This practice is known as “fee

grandparenting” and enables students to estimate their fees

for the normal duration of their qualification. The University

reserves the right to increase the fees of future students not

starting in 2012.

Note: Fixed Fee grandparenting applies only if the student remains

continuously enrolled in the programme of study. Annual fees

cannot be fixed for students enrolling in a full-time PhD and paying

discounted domestic tuition fees. Fixed Fee grandparenting applies

to tuition fees only. It does not apply to non-tuition fees (eg Student

Services Levy, Students Association Fees and other fees).

Annual Tuition Fees will be fixed for the following durations:

» Bachelors degree: normal length of the qualification

(continuous study)

» Master and MPhil: up to two years continuous study

» EdD: up to four years continuous study

» GradDip, PGDip only eligible for fixed fees when the

qualification is studied across two academic years

(“B” Semester + “A” Semester)

ESTIMATED 2012 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES

FOR STUDENTS ENROLLING IN A NEW

QUALIFICATION IN 2012

During each year of full-time study, a student will enrol in a

number of courses. Each course is worth a number of “points”.

A full-time student workload is 120 points per year. Actual fees

for degree, diploma, and certificate programmes are charged

on a per-course basis so will vary depending on the actual

number of courses selected at time of enrolment.

So that you can estimate your annual tuition fees, we have

displayed the approximate amount of tuition fees that will be

payable each year for a full-time student workload of 120 points.

Tuition fees are for a student workload of 1 Equivalent Full-time

Student (EFTS) which is normally two semesters. A student

enrolling in more than the regular full-time student workload

will be required to pay additional tuition fees.

In addition to tuition fees, all students are required to pay an

annual fee for a number of university services. (Building levy,

U-Leisure Services Levy, Fire Levy, Waikato Students’ Union Fee,

Student Services Levy). The actual amount each student pays

depends on their enrolment, but most full-time students will be

required to pay approximately NZ $238 per year. This fee is paid

at the time of enrolment.

All fees are quoted in New Zealand Dollars (NZ $) and include

New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Foundation Studies (Pre-university programme)

Approximate annual tuition fees based on 120 points (full-time study)

Foundation Studies (1 academic year) NZ $17,895

Undergraduate Programmes

Undergraduate Certificate, Bachelor Degree,

1 year Graduate Diploma


» Arts & Social Sciences NZ $20,145

» Geography, Music, Psychology NZ $25,540

» Tourism NZ $22,425

» Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics NZ $24,255

» Computer Graphic Design NZ $24,255

» Education NZ $19,755

» Teaching Training NZ $23,170

» Sport & Leisure Studies NZ $19,755

» Law NZ $23,550

» Management NZ $22,425

» Māori & Pacific Development NZ $19,755

» Science NZ $25,725

» Engineering NZ $28,030

Postgraduate Programmes

Bachelor(Hons), 1 year Postgraduate Diploma,

Master Degree, Master Thesis





» Computer Science NZ $26,945

» Mathematics & Statistics NZ $24,875


» Law NZ $25,680



» Centre Science and Technology Education NZ $24,125


» Engineering (Postgraduate) NZ $30,740

» Engineering (Master Thesis) NZ $29,740

» For fee structure, please visit

www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/postrgraduate


Executive Education

» Master of Business and Management (MBM)

– 15 month programme NZ $38,500

Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Education (EdD)




» Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics NZ $32,020


» Law NZ $27,465




» Engineering NZ $32,695

» International Global Change Institute NZ $35,030

Approximate annual tuition fees based on 120 points

(full-time study).

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

All new international PhD students, studying full-time, may

be eligible to pay Domestic New Zealand annual tuition fees.

Fees may be subject to annual increase.

» Category A: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences NZ $4,800

» Category B: Computer Science, Fine Arts,

Music & Performing Arts NZ $5,098

» Category C: Engineering, Technology NZ $5,098

» Category J: Business, Accountancy,

Management, Law NZ $4,900

» Category L: Science NZ $5,098

Approximate annual tuition fees based on 120 points

(full-time study).

Please note: Fees are subject to change.

Study Abroad Fees (Individual paper credits IPC)

(For a maximum of 70 points at the undergraduate level per semester.)

» All undergraduate courses

(1 semester enrolment) NZ $11,365

» All undergraduate courses

(1 academic year enrolment) NZ $22,730

Exclusion: Study Abroad packages do not include the costs of field

trips, text books or any additional resources that may be required

for the courses enrolled in.

Waikato Pathways College

English Language Study, IELTS Testing,

English Teacher Training, Groups

» Application Fee NZ $400

» Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL)

One Block (12 Weeks) NZ $5,300

» General English (Part-time) 15 hours per week

(minimum 2 weeks enrolment) NZ $335

» General English (Full-time) 23 hours per week

(minimum 2 weeks enrolment) NZ $430

» Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE Preparation 12 weeks NZ $5,300

» Cambridge RSA/CELTA 1 month, full-time NZ $3,000

» Individual Tuition (per hour) NZ $0

Other Charges

» Halls Accommodation Deposit NZ $300

» Under 18 Designated Caregiver Assessment NZ $200

» Non-Refundable Homestay Application NZ $275

» Homestay Fees (minimum 4 weeks) per week NZ $224

» Airport Pickup NZ $90

» Student Permit Renewal NZ $140 per application

» Immigration Paper Applications

Assistance Fee NZ $70 per application

» Credit Assessment Prior to Application NZ $100

» Bank Fee (charged when applicable) NZ $25

» Withdrawing from a course, and Tuition Fee RefundsAn administration charge of 10%, including GST, is withheld from the refund of pre-paid tuition fees for students not enrolling at the University of Waikato prior to completing their enrolment or during the withdrawal period.

Personal annual cost calculator (NZ $)

Programme Name

Annual Tuition Fee $

Additional Administration/Services Levy (paid at enrolment) $ 400.00

Travel/Medical Insurance ($41.25 per month, paid at enrolment) $ 550.00

Textbooks and stationery (estimated NZ $500 per semester) $ 1,000.00

Cost of living (single student – accommodation and food) $ 10,000.00

Other university related costs $

ESTIMATED ANNUAL TOTAL $

Please note: This estimate does not include personal spending money/travel costs, etc.


Undergraduate English Language Requirements

Students with qualifications from countries such as Bahrain,

Canada, Fiji, Ghana, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Norway, Papua

New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Soloman Islands, South Africa,

Sweden, Tonga, USA, and Vanuatu would usually indicate that

English is their first language or that English was the language

of previous study if this is the case. Please note that applicants

who have studied in some countries in which English is the

medium of instruction may still be required to provide evidence

of proficiency in English language and are considered on

a case-by-case basis.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to

provide satisfactory evidence of English language proficiency,

generally in the form of an IELTS or TOEFL score. Scores can

vary according to the qualification sought. In some cases IELTS or

TOEFL requirements may be waived. Consideration for a waiver

will be given where:

» English was the language of instruction in the last two years of

secondary/tertiary studies. Students need to provide evidence

of this at the time of application

» successful completion of the Level 7 Certificate of Academic

English Language (CAEL) programme at The University of

Waikato Pathways College with a B grade average and no

less than C in any section

» successful completion of the Foundation papers CAFS001 and

CAFS002 with no less that B grades in each

» a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in NCEA English;

4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits must be in writing

and on the approved list for NCEA Literacy.

MALAYSIA

Students who have achieved SPM English A1 or A2 or STPM

General English B grade or above are not required to provide

IELTS or TOEFL results to verify their English language ability.

The University of Waikato teaches in the medium of English and students require competence in this language to be admitted

to this University and to be successful in their studies.

NORWAY

Students who have attained a Grade 4 or higher in English Level

1 from the Norwegian first level/year of Upper Secondary School

(Videregående Skoler), where 2 is the lowest passing grade and

6 is the highest grade, are not required to provide IELTS or TOEFL

results to verify their English language ability.

SWEDEN

Students who have a “VG” (Pass with Distinction) or “MVG”

(Pass with Honours) grade in Level “B” English language from

Senior High School in Sweden are not required to provide IELTS

or TOEFL results to verify their English language ability.

Please note: The English language requirements may be subject to

change in subsequent years.

Each Faculty/School of Study reserves the right to request an IELTS

or TOEFL score or equivalent.

Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences – undergraduate

students with an IELTS score of less than 7.0 or a paper-based

TOEFL score of less than 600 will be required to enrol in and pass

the paper ESLA101 Academic Writing and Research in their first

semester of enrolment.

Bachelor of Teaching – upon completion of study, students must

be able to demonstrate a minimum score of IELTS 7.0 in each area

of competence to gain teacher registration with the New Zealand

Teachers Council.

Undergraduate English Language Requirements

IELTS TOEFL

paper based

TOEFL

internet based

Programme of StudiesOverall

band

Writing

band

All

bandsTOEFL TWE TOEFL

Writing

Score

Undergraduate Degrees within the

Waikato Management School6.0 - 6.0 550 5.0 79 20

Undergraduate Degrees within the

Faculty of Science & Engineering6.0 - 6.0 550 5.0 79 20

Undergraduate Degrees within Te Piringa - Faculty of Law 6.5 6.0 - 600 5 79 20

Bachelor of Teaching within the Faculty of Education 6.5 6.0 - 600 5 79 20

All other Undergraduate Degrees 6.0 6.0 - 550 5.0 79 20

Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies 5.5 5.0 - 525 - - -

All English language waivers are considered at the discretion of the Dean of the relevant Faculty/School of Study on a case by case basis.

TOEFL and IELTS results must be within 2 years of enrolment period.

Paper based TOEFL results must be submitted via the TOEFL testing centre, University of Waikato institution code is 9484.

Undergraduate = Bachelor, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate level (excluding Waikato Pathways College Certificates).

Students are encouraged to develop their confidence in

speaking and writing English and as such should choose an

English as a Second Language paper as one of their elective

papers. Please refer to http://papers.waikato.ac.nz/

subjects/ESLA/


Graduate / Postgraduate English Language Requirements

Students with qualifications from countries such as Bahrain,

Canada, Fiji, Ghana, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Norway, Papua

New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Soloman Islands, South Africa,

Sweden, Tonga, USA, and Vanuatu would usually indicate that

English is their first language or that English was the language

of previous study if this is the case. Please note that applicants

who have studied in some countries in which English is the

medium of instruction may still be required to provide evidence

of proficiency in English language and are considered on a case-

by-case basis.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to

provide satisfactory evidence of English language proficiency,

generally in the form of an IELTS or TOEFL scores. Scores can

vary according to the qualification sought. In some cases IELTS

or TOEFL requirements may be waived. Consideration for a

waiver will be given where:

» English was the language of instruction in the last two years

of tertiary studies. Students need to provide evidence of this

at the time of application.

Please note: Each Faculty/School of Study reserves the right to

request an IELTS, TOEFL score or equivalent. The English language

requirements may be subject to change in subsequent years.

The University of Waikato teaches in the medium of English and students require competence in this language to be admitted

to this University and to be successful in their studies.

Graduate and Postgraduate English Language Requirements

IELTS TOEFL

internet based

TOEFL

paper based

Programme of Studies

Overall

band

Writing

band

All bands TOEFL Writing

Score

TOEFL TWE

Graduate Diplomas – Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences 6.5 6.0 - 90 22 550 5.0

Master/Postgraduate – Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences 6.5 6.0 - 90 22 577 5.0

PGDipSLT and MA(App) in Applied Linguistics 6.5 - 6.0 100 22 - -

Master/Postgraduate and Graduate Diplomas

within the Waikato Management School

6.5 - 6.0 90 22 577 5


within the Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences

6.5 6.0 - 90 22 577 5.0


within the Faculty of Science & Engineering

6.5 - 6.0 90 22 577 5


within Te Piringa - Faculty of Law

6.5 6.0 - 100 22 600 5.5

Graduate Diploma in Teaching 7.0 - 7.0 100 22 600 5

Master/Postgraduate and Graduate Diplomas (Not Teaching)

within the Faculty of Education

6.5 6.0 - 90 22 577 5.0

Master/Postgraduate – School of Māori & Pacific Development 6.5 6.0 - 90 22 577 5.0

All English language waivers are considered at the discretion of the Dean of the relevant Faculty/School of Study on a case by case basis.

TOEFL and IELTS results must be within 2 years of enrolment period.

Paper based TOEFL results must be submitted via the TOEFL testing centre, University of Waikato institution code is 9484.


Undergraduate Academic Entry Requirements

ENTRANCE GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS FROM SELECTED COUNTRIES

The following admission guidelines do not guarantee entry into a programme of studies. Each application is assessed on a case-by-case

basis. If your qualification or country is not listed, please contact the University of Waikato on [email protected]

New Zealand NCEA University Entrance; or The University of Waikato Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies; or successful

completion of a recognised Foundation Studies programme.

Australia Year 12 High School Certificate with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR – formally known as TER/UAI/ITI) of at least

69.6 or for QLD, an OP of 14 or lower.

Bahrain One year of successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.

Bangladesh Successful completion of a three year Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Commerce

(Honours) from a recognised University; or one year successful study towards a Bachelor of Science (Engineering) at a

recognised* University.

Brazil One year successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.

Canada High School Diploma with 65% overall average/Grade 12 Certificate with 60% across 6 subjects including English.

Chile One year successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.

People’s Republic

of China

Successful completion of Senior High School Graduation plus one year successful study at a recognised* institution of

university standing; or two years’ successful academic study at a recognised* Junior College; or successful completion of

a two year Diploma at a recognised institution.

Colombia One year of successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.

Denmark Studentereksamen with an average grade of 6.0 or better; or Hojere Forberredelseseksamen with an average grade of 6.0

or better; or Hojere Teknisk Examen; or Hojere Handelseksamen.

Fiji USP Foundation Year, with 7 passes with a minimum of a C in Communication; or Fiji Form Seven, with a score of 250 or

better with passes in 4 subjects plus a 50% or better in English; or South Pacific Form Seven Certificate (SPFSC) with a

minimum of 3 B grades.

Finland Successful completion of Ylioppilastutkinto or Studentexamen.

France Baccalaureat de L’Enseignement du Second Degre with a minimum of 10; or Diplome de Bachelier de L’Enseignement du

Second Degre with a minimum of 10.

Germany Successful completion of Abitur or Zeugnis der Allgemeine Hochschulreife.

Ghana West African GCE Advanced Level examinations with at least three C grades. All passes must be gained in the same sitting.

Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with three subjects achieved at Level 4 including English.

India After 12 years of schooling, All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary School Examination with a minimum grade

average of 75% including English 60%.

Indonesia One year of successful study at a recognised* University; or successful completion of a Diploma II from a recognised tertiary

institution; or an overall average of 8.5 or more in SMU.

Iran Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe); or Associate Degree (Kardani/Fogh Diplom).

Iraq One year successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.

Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho with a B grade average.

Jordan Successful completion of a Diploma from a Community College or recognised* tertiary institution.

Kazakhstan Diploma of specialised Secondary Education or one year successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.

Republic of Korea Successful completion of a Diploma at a recognised* Junior College; or successful completion of an Associate degree.

Kuwait Successful completion of a Diploma from a recognised* tertiary institute.

Malaysia Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least three C grades; or Unified Examination Certificate of the Malaysian

Independent Chinese Secondary School system with a maximum of 15 points over six academic subjects, including one of

Chemistry, Physics or Advanced Mathematics.

Mexico One year successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.

Nepal A Diploma or Bachelor degree from Tribhuvan University; or Successful completion of a Post-Proficiency Certificate /

Post-Higher Secondary Education Certificate.

Netherlands VWO – Gymnasium A or B; VWO – Atheneum A or B with a minimum average of 6.0.

Nigeria Successful completion of Advanced National Technical Certificate at a recognised* tertiary institution; or Advanced National

Commercial Certificate at a recognised* tertiary institution.


SPECIAL ADMISSION

Students over 20 years of age (at the start of the semester

they are applying for) with successful post secondary education

and/or work experience may be considered for Special Admission

to a Bachelor degree if they do not meet the academic

requirements. Applications are considered on a case by case basis

with the decision being made by the relevant School or Faculty.

Approval is based on the following:

» the applicants’ submission – this must include a student

statement identifying their reasons for applying to

University, why they wish to do the course they have

chosen and how their background (academic or work/life

experience) has helped prepare them for this study

» the proposed programme of study

» the applicant’s past academic achievements and

» evidence of the applicant’s level of preparedness

for university study.

Norway Successful completion of the Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole.

Pakistan Successful completion of a Bachelor (Pass) from a recognised* tertiary institution.

Peru Especialista profesional.

Russia Successful completion of the Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education (Diplom ob okanchanii srednego

spetsial’nogo uchebnogo zavedeniya).

Saudi Arabia Successful completion of a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised* College of Technology

or Higher Technical Institute.

South Africa National Senior Certificate with admission to South African Universities.

Sri Lanka Sri Lankan GCE Advanced Level examinations with an aggregate score of at least 180 out of 400, at least passing grades (S)

in three of the subjects sat and a grade of at least 25% in the fourth subject.

Sweden Successful completion of Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Avgansbetyg/Slutbetyg).

Switzerland Maturite Specialisee; or Maturitat; or Maturita Professionale.

Taiwan Senior High School and a two year Junior College Diploma; or Junior High School and a five year Junior College Diploma.

Thailand One year of successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.

Tonga South Pacific Form Seven Certificate with a minimum of three B grades.

Turkey On-Lisans Diplomasi at a recognised* tertiary institution.

UAE Successful completion of a Higher Diploma from a recognised* Higher College of Technology.

USA High School Diploma plus SAT score of at least 1000 combining the Critical Reading and Mathematics scores; or High School

Diploma and ACT scores with at least 24 in every section; or GED Certificate with at least 50% in each test and a SAT score of

at least 1000 combining the Critical Reading and Mathematics scores.

Vietnam Successful completion of Tot nghiep cao dang or Chung chi dai hoc dai coung from a recognised* tertiary institution.

International Grades of 3 or higher in each of at least 4 subjects in the Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID).

International

Cambridge

A or AS levels with a minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff and a minimum grade of D in each of 3 subjects equivalent

to those in the Approved Subject List in the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) or Advanced International Certificate

of Education (AICE).

International

GCE

When taken in countries other than the UK, applicants must have obtained at least 3 results and must have achieved at least

1 grade at Level C or above in the GCE ‘A’ Levels. A result in General Studies cannot be included among the 3 on which the

application is based.

International IB Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (24 points minimum).

*Recognised Tertiary Institutions and Universities are those which are recognised by The University of Waikato.

To find out whether yours is a recognised tertiary institution or University, please contact us on [email protected]


Graduate / Postgraduate Academic Entry Requirements

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

A Graduate Certificate is generally a one-semester coursework

qualification consisting of undergraduate papers. It is designed

as a bridging programme for students who wish to undertake

postgraduate study and research in an area different from that

of their prior formal qualifications.

Entry Requirements

Students must be graduates of a recognised Bachelors degree

with a B/B+ grade average.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

A Graduate Diploma is generally a two-semester coursework

qualification consisting of 120 points at undergraduate level.

Graduate Diplomas are often called bridging diplomas and

students may be asked to complete one if they wish to study

a new subject at graduate level. They are intended to provide

the equivalent of a major in a subject other than that in which

the student has majored in their Bachelors degree. Science

and Engineering majors may require additional papers to be

completed beyond the Graduate Diploma.

Entry Requirements

Students must be graduates of a recognised Bachelors degree.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA TEACHING

(PRIMARY AND SECONDARY)

A selection process applies for this degree and students will

be required to participate in a phone interview. The Faculty of

Education Supplementary Application Form must be submitted

in addition to the International Application Form. Students must

be graduates of a recognised Bachelors degree.

BACHELOR WITH HONOURS

Bachelor with Honours degrees are one year full-time programmes

normally comprising four graduate papers and continuing the

subject taken as a major in a Bachelors degree. Within some

Faculties/Schools of Studies the degree is a qualification in its own

right and may also be an intermediate stage leading on to a one

year Master degree. The degree is awarded with a class of Honours.

Entry Requirements


with a B/B+ grade average. Students must also have a major in

the relevant subject area with a B/B+ grade average.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

A Postgraduate Diploma is generally a two-semester coursework

qualification consisting of graduate papers at 500 level.

A Postgraduate Diploma provides professional training in a

specialist discipline building on knowledge in a prior degree

and a pathway to research study.

Entry Requirements


with a B/B+ grade average. Students must also have a major in

the relevant subject area with a B/B+ grade average.


MASTERS DEGREE

The University of Waikato offers one or two year masters

qualifications. The one year masters generally follows a

Bachelor with Honours degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in

the same subject. The programme consists of a combination of

coursework and research. The two year masters generally follows

an undergraduate degree in the same subject. The programme

normally comprises of eight papers; a combination of coursework

and research.

Entry Requirements


(of 3-4 years) with advanced study, and have a B/B+ in the subject

in which they intend to major for their masters degree. Some

Faculties/Schools of Studies require an Honours degree with

a B/B+ grade average for eligibility to apply for a masters degree.

Where the above requirement is not met, a Graduate Certificate,

Graduate Diploma, Bachelor with Honours or Postgraduate

Diploma in the appropriate major subject may be required.

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

ACCELERATED PROGRAMME

Entry Requirements

Entry is on a case-by-case basis. To be considered for entry

students must be graduates of a recognised Bachelors degree

with an A- (75%) or better average overall, and in the major area

they wish to study. Students who have narrowly missed these

entry criteria will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Students will be required to maintain a 65% average to remain

in the accelerated programme.

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil)

The MPhil involves a research programme in which the

candidates receive training in research methodology and

techniques, critical evaluation, literature analysis and debate.

Normally there are no taught classes for this qualification.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelors with Honours or Masters degree with at least Second

Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction is required. Entrance is

at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EDD)

Professional doctorates are designed for students who have

had relevant professional experience or who wish to combine

Doctoral studies with continuing employment in a professional

setting. Professional doctorates include a series of directed

studies or coursework in addition to a thesis. This programme,

consists of four papers which are equivalent to one year’s

full-time study (Part One), and a thesis (Part Two) with at

least two years of full-time research.

Entry Requirements




DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

The PhD degree is awarded after the examination of a thesis

(generally takes three years full-time) of supervised research

and significant parts of the work should be worthy of publication

at international level. Normally there are no taught classes for

this qualification.

Entry Requirements





2012 Teaching and Assessment Dates

School Dates Week Starting Holidays and Other Important Dates

1 2 Jan 12 2-3 Jan New Years Day Observed

2 9 Jan 12 Summer School 1 starts 9 Jan Summer School Starts

3 16 Jan 12

4 23 Jan 12

Term 1 starts 5 30 Jan 12 30 Jan Auckland Anniversary Day

6 6 Feb 12 6 Feb Waitangi Day

7 13 Feb 12

8 20 Feb 12 Examinations

9 27 Feb 12 Examinations/Enrolment

10 5 Mar 12 A Semester starts

11 12 Mar 12

12 19 Mar 12

13 26 Mar 12

Term 1 ends – 6 Apr 14 2 Apr 12 6 Apr Good Friday

15 9 Apr 12 Teaching Recess 9-10 Apr Easter Monday and Holiday

16 16 Apr 12 Teaching Recess

Term 2 starts 17 23 Apr 12 A Semester cont. 25 Apr ANZAC Day

18 30 Apr 12 16 May Kīngitanga Day

19 7 May 12

20 14 May 12

21 21 May 12

22 28 May 12

23 4 Jun 12 4 Jun Queens Birthday

24 11 Jun 12 Study Week

25 18 Jun 12 Examinations

Term 2 ends – 29 Jun 26 25 Jun 12 Examinations

27 2 Jul 12 Teaching Recess

28 9 Jul 12 Enrolment

Term 3 starts 29 16 Jul 12 B Semester starts

30 23 Jul 12

31 30 Jul 12

32 6 Aug 12

33 13 Aug 12

34 20 Aug 12

35 27 Aug 12 Teaching Recess

36 3 Sep 12 Teaching Recess

37 10 Sep 12 B Semester cont.

38 17 Sep 12

Term 3 ends – 28 Sep 39 24 Sep 12

40 1 Oct 12

41 8 Oct 12

Term 4 starts 42 15 Oct 12

43 22 Oct 12 Study Week 22 Oct Labour Day

44 29 Oct 12 Examinations

45 5 Nov 12 Examinations

46 12 Nov 12 Summer School 2 starts

47 19 Nov 12

48 26 Nov 12

49 3 Dec 12

Term 4 ends – 14 Dec 50 10 Dec 12

51 17 Dec 12

52 24 Dec 12 25 Dec Christmas Day

53 31 Dec 12 26 Dec Boxing Day


English Language – Waikato Pathways College

Active learning is the key to the success of the Waikato

Pathways College. All Waikato Pathways College teachers are

experienced and qualified. Many of them have taught overseas.

We pride ourselves on the continuous professional development

of our teachers.

Courses Offered » Certificate of Attainment in English Language – for university

or other tertiary study in English-speaking countries

» General English

» Groups and Study Tours – customised programmes to meet

specific needs

» Teacher Education

» IELTS Preparation – for the IELTS (International English

Language Testing System) test

» Foundation Studies

ACADEMIC ENGLISH

Certificate of Attainment in English Language

CAEL is a full-time course with 23 hours of tuition each week

for approximately 12 weeks. There are four intakes each year.

When you arrive your English level will be assessed and you

will be placed in an appropriate level. On successful completion

of the course you will receive a University of Waikato Certificate

of Attainment in English Language. Intermediate to advanced

certificates are endorsed with ‘Academic English’.

The Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL) has

eight levels, from elementary to advanced. All students study

a core programme during the morning which helps students

improve their reading, writing listening and speaking skills.

Higher level classes focus on skills needed for successful

university study such as academic writing, listening, note-taking,

reading and oral presentation skills.

In the afternoon, there is a compulsory Language Skills

programme for students in the lower levels (elementary and

pre-intermediate). Students in the intermediate to advanced

courses can choose one of the afternoon options below.

To ensure sufficient attention is given to individuals, class

numbers will not normally exceed 18 students.

Afternoon Options

» IELTS Preparation

» Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation

» Business English

» Research Skills

» Reading, Writing and Grammar

» General Mathematics and Sciences*

» Accounting*

*Subject to university dates.

» See page 31 for fees and dates.

Waikato Pathways College offers a variety of English language programmes and Foundation courses to students from

around the world.

XUE HAN

Foundation Studies Programme graduate

For 17 years of my life I lived in Singapore, a multi-racial country

that has more or less the same population as New Zealand,

and yet has an area that is slightly smaller than Lake Taupo.

My decision to study at the University of Waikato has enabled me

to immerse myself in Kiwi culture, as well as benefit from the full

range of facilities, from the efficient library to the lustrous green

fields. The environment here is calm and serene; just conducive

to studying. In addition, Foundation Studies has given me the

valuable experience of interacting with people from other cultural

backgrounds. It has certainly widened my perspective on life,

and in the whole process, I have acquired self-confidence in

all the things I do.


English Language – Waikato Pathways College continued

GENERAL ENGLISH

General English offers an exciting opportunity for people

from around the world to learn everyday English in an

English-speaking environment while integrating aspects

of New Zealand culture.

Classes are offered from elementary to advanced levels and

you will complete an initial placement test to assess your entry

level. An orientation is also included as part of the programme.

General English is available full-time (23 hours per week) or

part-time (15 hours per week). You can start on any Monday

(except New Zealand public holidays) and study for as long as

you like. You will receive a Waikato Pathways College Certificate

of Attendance.

To ensure sufficient attention is given to individuals, class

numbers will not normally exceed 20 students.

Afternoon Classes (the 23 hour programme)

The afternoon timetable for General English includes the following

options (All options are subject to numbers):

» Option 1: Business English

» Option 2: News and Current Affairs

» Option 3: Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation

» Option 4: Reading and Writing

Times Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

9.00am – 10.30am CORE SUBJECT

10.30am – 10.45am Morning Tea

10.45am – 12.00pm CORE SUBJECT

12.00pm – 1.00pm Lunch

1.00pm – 3.00pm AFTERNOON

OPTIONS

SELF

ACCESS

Programme

GROUPS AND STUDY TOURS

This option provides a “tailor made” course for groups of five

or more. Classes can run in the morning only or two to four

afternoons can be added. The duration of the course, timing

of classes and the number of study hours per week is flexible

and will be negotiated with you. Most classes use the Waikato

Pathways College textbook “Living English”. This has been

especially produced in house as an introduction to life in

New Zealand whilst improving general language skills. Lesson

content requests are welcome. Previous groups have chosen

themes such as: Community Law, NGO’s, Volunteers NZ,

Drama, Business English, Radio Broadcasting, and English

for Academic Purposes.

TEACHER EDUCATION

Cambridge Certificate in English Language

Teaching to Adults

The Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults

(CELTA) is an initial training course in practical aspects of the

teaching of English as a foreign language. It is internationally

recognised as the first step for those intending to make a career

in teaching English as a foreign language.

Introduction to TESOL

This course is designed for people who would like to do an

introductory course in teaching English to speakers of other

languages prior to applying for a more demanding course,

such as the Cambridge CELTA.

Students may apply individually for this course.

IELTS PREPARATION AND EXAMINATIONS

Waikato Pathways College is an award-winning IELTS testing

centre, recognised for its consistently high level of performance

in areas of IELTS test delivery. IELTS preparation courses are

available in the afternoon in CAEL and in the morning for General

English. Free IELTS seminars give students the opportunity to find

out more about IELTS and get personal advice and assistance.

Further information about the IELTS test is available from the

IELTS administrators.

DIRECT ENTRY INTO THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO

You can enter into some University of Waikato courses

directly from Waikato Pathways College, without having to do

any external language tests. If you obtain the following grades

in CAEL, you have the English Language requirement for direct

entry into some University of Waikato courses, including the

Foundation Studies programme.

CAEL Level 6, B grade average University of Waikato Foundation Studies Programme

CAEL Level 7, B grade average, with no

less than a C grade in any section

University of Waikato Bachelor Degrees

CAEL Level 8, B grade average Postgraduate Courses


IELTS EXAMINATION

Test Fee

NZ $365

Test Dates 2011 Test Dates 2012

9 & 30 July 14 & 21 January

13 & 27 August 18 & 25 February

24 September 10 & 17 March

8 & 22 October 14 & 28 April

5 & 19 November 12 & 26 May

3, 10 & 17 December 9, 16 & 30 June

Note: Fees and dates are correct at time of print.

FOUNDATION STUDIES (See page 32)

Course Dates

2011

C* Semester 7 November 2011 to 24 February 2012

T* Semester 7 November to 16 December

2012

S* Semester 9 January to 24 February

A Semester 5 March to 29 June

B Semester 16 July to 9 November

T* Semester 12 November to 21 December

C* Semester 12 November 2012 to 1 March 2013

*Selected papers see paper description for offerings.

OTHER CHARGES

Application Fee

Payable once for each new enrolment NZ $400

Accommodation Registration fee

Payable once for each new application NZ $275

Homestay

3 meals per day per week NZ $224

Auckland International Airport Transfer

One way NZ $90

Bank Fee

Charged when applicable NZ $25

Under 18 Designated Caregiver Assessment Fee

Charged when applicable NZ $200

Prices apply from 1 January 2012. All prices are quoted

in New Zealand dollars, are applicable to international

students and include NZ Government GST (goods and

services tax) of 15% where applicable. Prices are subject

to change and in this case reasonable effort will be made

to notify agents and students in advance.

Fees and Dates

– Waikato Pathways College

ACADEMIC ENGLISH / CERTIFICATE OF ATTAINMENT

IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (CAEL) (See page 29)

Tuition Fees 2012

1 Block NZ $5,300

2 Blocks NZ $9,718

3 Blocks NZ $14,136

4 Blocks NZ $18,554

Course Dates 2011

Block 3 Monday 22 August to Tuesday 8 November

Block 4 Thursday 11 November 2011 to Wednesday

22 February 2012

Course Dates 2012

Block 1 Thursday 1 March to Tuesday 22 May

Block 2 Thursday 31 May to Wednesday 15 August

Block 3 Thursday 23 August to Wednesday 7 November

Block 4 Thursday 15 November 2012 to Thursday

21 February 2013

GENERAL ENGLISH 2012 (See page 30)

Tuition Fees

Full-time (23 hours/week) NZ $430 per week

Part-time (15 hours/week) NZ $335 per week

Course Dates

2011

Any Monday from 10 January – 5 December 2011, except for

New Zealand public holidays (31 January, 25-26 April, 6 June

and 24 October).

2012

Any Monday from 9 January – 3 December 2012, except for

New Zealand public holidays (30 January, 6 February, 9-10 April,

4 June and 22 October).

Minimum two weeks enrolment.


Foundation Studies – Waikato Pathways College

A successful graduate of Foundation Studies will achieve the

Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies, which is a

university entrance qualification recognised by all New Zealand

universities and widely accepted by Australian universities.

FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Students will study eight courses. There are three

compulsory courses.

Foundation Studies (Pre-University)

Duration: Two Semesters (4 papers in each semester)

Intakes:

February 13 weeks – 4 courses

July 13 weeks – 4 courses

November 2 x 6* weeks – 4 courses

* Two weeks holiday over Christmas.

Qualification: Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies

Classes and Assessment

Each subject or paper held in A, B or C Semester has five hours

of class time per week. Total class time is 20 hours per week with

a further 20 hours to be spent on homework and revision. Classes

are scheduled between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Papers with T (November) or S (January) codes will be taught for

11 hours per week over six weeks.

Foundation Studies classes generally have up to 25 students per

tutorial/class.

» See page 31 for fees and dates.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to apply for Foundation Studies, you must:

» Be 16 years of age or over

» Have completed secondary school study, equivalent to

New Zealand Year 12, OR

» Have a secondary school completion qualification from your

country of origin

AND

» Have an IELTS score 5.5 or above (it is strongly recommended

that you have a score of at least 5 in each of the four bands);

or a paper-based TOEFL score of 525; (or a computer-based

TOEFL score of 197 or above) OR

» Students who have successfully completed Level 6 of the

Certificate of Attainment in English Language with a B grade

average at the University of Waikato Pathways College.

Please check the minimum entry requirements for your country at:

www.waikato.ac.nz/pathways/programmes/foundation/

entry.shtml

Foundation Studies at the University of Waikato is a two-semester, full-time pre-degree academic programme. It is specifically

designed to prepare high school graduates from backgrounds where English is an additional language, for degree study.

Papers OfferedCOMPULSORY PAPERS

First Semester

English for Foundation Studies Part 1: CAFS001 A, B & C

This paper will develop your academic reading and writing skills

in preparation for undergraduate study.

Language and Learning Skills: CAFS003 A, B & C

This paper will provide you with language skills development

in the areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking.

The emphasis is on assignment writing in a university context.

This involves library work, reading academic texts and producing

well-researched academic essays. In addition, you will have

practice in seminar presentation, listening and note-taking.

Second Semester

English for Foundation Studies Part 2: CAFS002 A, B & C

This paper will further develop your academic reading, writing

and speaking skills in preparation for undergraduate study.

OPTIONAL PAPERS

Bridging Mathematics with Calculus: CAFS004 S, A & B

This paper covers pure Mathematics, in preparation for first year

university Mathematics papers. It focuses on algebra, coordinate

geometry, trigonometry, differential and integral calculus, and

differential equations.

Bridging Accounting: CAFS006 S, A & B

This paper covers the conceptual basis of accounting. You will

learn to appreciate how basic accounting concepts, processes

and systems are applied to different types of organisations and

groups of users. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the

analysis of accounting systems and the methods of processing

accounting data. No prior knowledge of accounting is required.


Bridging Biology: CAFS009 A

In this paper you will examine biological concepts by

experimentation and by studying fundamental concepts.

You will look at specific animal and plant systems in relation

to whole organism functioning, cell organisation and function,

the importance and action of nucleic acids, genetics, evolution

and contemporary techniques in biotechnology.

Bridging Chemistry: CAFS010 S, A & B

This paper is designed to prepare you for Level 1 chemistry

papers. It covers the nature of matter, atomic theory,

periodic trends, bonding, quantitative chemistry, equilibrium,

thermodynamics, kinetics, pH and REDOX.

Bridging Physics: CAFS011 S, A & B

This paper explores the physical laws of nature both

experimentally and by studying the basic concepts and principles

that govern our understanding of the physical world and the

universe. You will study, investigate and apply scientific concepts

and principles in Mechanics, Wave Motion, Electricity and

Magnetism, and Atomic/Nuclear Physics.

Comparative Cultures: An Introduction CAFS013 A & B

The humanities are at the centre of learning about what it is to

be human. The humanities interpret human experiences and you

are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills. One of the

essential ingredients in the humanities is the study of culture.

English for Specific Purposes: CAFS099 A, B & T

This paper will develop academic vocabulary, reading and

paraphrase/summary skills, academic writing, and relevant

pronunciation and grammar skills, in preparation for undergraduate

study. The paper is designed to provide you with language

support in the context of the other elective papers taken

in Foundation Studies.

Bridging Social Sciences: CUPR004 A, B & C

This paper provides you with a structured and focused

introduction to the Social Sciences. It is also designed to bridge

students into other degrees, such as the BMS, BTchg and LLB.

It draws on historical and contemporary examples in order to

illustrate how important events and ideas have shaped the

modern social science subjects.

Bridging Mathematics and Statistics: CUPR008 A, B & T

The aim of this paper is to cover mathematics and statistics

in preparation for first year university mathematics and statistics

courses. The paper introduces you to basic mathematics skills,

algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus and statistics. It is

designed to lead in to one of MATH168 Preparatory Mathematics,

MATH165 General Mathematics, MATH166 Management

Mathematics, or STAT121 Introduction to Statistical Methods.

Bridging General Sciences: CUPR025 A, B & T

This paper is an integrated science course that covers material

from the four science areas of biology, chemistry, earth science

and physics. There is an emphasis on scientific exploration

and skills development necessary for working within the

science disciplines.

Please note: Students choosing Science and Mathematics

should normally have a background knowledge in these areas

of secondary school study.

MELLISA WRAGG

From Kenya

My name is Mellisa and I’m from

Kenya which is in East Africa.

I was born and grew up in the

capital city, Nairobi.

After I completed my high

school education, I wanted to

study Computer Science and

I wanted to do it abroad. I chose

to study in New Zealand at

the University of Waikato because it is world renowned for its

excellence in Computer Science and its related studies. Before

I could begin my degree course, I did my Foundation Studies

at Pathways College. My experiences there were unforgettable.

I met a lot of people from different parts of the world such as

Arabia, China, Japan, Korea, and Indonesia.

I was able to improve my writing skills and get a better idea of what

would be expected of me at the University level. The work, though

sometimes rigorous, was enjoyable. Now, after the Foundation

Studies, I feel I‘m ready to tackle University life with both the social

and academic skills that I have adopted. I would advise anyone

doing Foundation Studies to take it as a stepping stone to higher

learning and to enjoy every minute of it because it is worth the ride.


Foundation Studies – Waikato Pathways College continued

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bangladesh Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Intermediate

Certificate completed after 12 years of schooling with

a Second Division Pass (45% or above)

China Graduated from Senior High School with a 70% average

in Year 12 (Senior Grade Three) including 70% in maths

Fiji Fiji School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) with 65% average

in your best four subjects, which must include English

Germany Intermediate School Leaving Certificate

Realschulabschluss, Mittlere Schulabschluss or

Realschulreife) on graduation from Grade 10 with

a grade 3 average

Hong Kong Successful completion of Hong Kong Certificate of

Education (HKCEE) with a D grade average in five

subjects or successful completion of the Hong Kong

Higher Level Certificate (HKHL)

India All India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE) with a 45%

grade average in four subjects or Indian School Certificate

(ISC) with a 50% grade average or Higher School

Certificate (HSC) with a 65% average. For Kerala State,

successful completion of tenth standard

Indonesia Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate of

Completion (Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah

Menengah Atas (STTB SMA)) with grade average of 6.5

Iraq Sixth Form Baccalaureat (Adadiyah) with an

overall 60% average

Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho with a grade 3 average

Malaysia Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a grade B4 average

in five subjects

Maldives University of Cambridge GCE ‘A Levels’ with a B4 average

in four main subjects

Pacific

Islands

Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (PSSC) with an

overall grade 5 average in four subjects, including a grade

of 6 in English

Russia Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat o Srednem

obrazovanii) on graduation from Grade 11 or Grade 12

with a grade 3 average

Saudi Arabia General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawhijiyah,

Tawjihi Thanawiyyat) with a 60% overall average

(students who have successfully completed a Religious

Institute Secondary Education Certificate may be

considered for admission to the Certificate of Attainment

in Foundation Studies*)

South Korea Graduated from senior high school with a C grade

average in Year 3 (Grade 12) of senior high school

Singapore Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education

(GCE) ‘O’ Levels with a B4 average in four main subjects

Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate with a C grade

average in Grade 12 (Year 3) of senior high school

Thailand Matayom 6 (M6) with a passing grade (1.0) in each

subject studied

Turkey Successful completion of the State High School Diploma

(Develt Lise Diplomasi), or the Private High School

Finishing Diploma (Lise Bitirme Diplomasi) with an

overall grade 3 average

UAE Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihiyya) with at least

a 70% average

Vietnam Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate

(Bang tot nghiep pho tong trung hoc) with scores of

5.0 or better on a 10 point score or Diploma of General

Education (Bang tu tai) with scores of 5.0 or better on

a 10 point scale)

The Application Process

International students will need to apply to enrol using

an International Student Application form. You can request

an Application Form from the University, an overseas

representative or download a copy from the University

website www.waikato.ac.nz/international or you can

apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz

APPLY TO ENROL


Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240

New Zealand

Phone: +64 7 838 4176

Fax: +64 7 838 4370


WAIKATO PATHWAYS COLLEGE CONTACT DETAILS

Private Bag 3105

LAIN Building, Gate 1,

Knighton Road, Hillcrest,

Hamilton, 3240

New Zealand

Phone: +64 7 858 5600

Fax: +64 7 858 5694


Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/pathways

*All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

*For overseas qualifications not listed please contact Waikato

International for the admission criteria.

ADEL ALGHAMDI

From Saudi Arabia

I am Adel Alghamdi from

Saudi Arabia. I am here in

New Zealand to study for

a Bachelor of Engineering

in Mechanical Engineering at

The University of Waikato.

I finished the Foundation

Studies and I found it a

very important year to

prepare myself to do the undergraduate studies. There are many

differences between high school and university studies. For this

reason, the Foundation Studies are very important for students to

adjust themselves to the university studies. At Foundation Studies I

learnt how I can manage my time, study for tests, do my assignments

and how can I get high grades. Many students think that the

Foundation year is just to get a pass for the university. After my

experience, I would like to advise the students who like to get high

grades in the university studies to try to get the maximum benefit

from the Foundation Studies.


Bachelor of Māori and Pacific Development

At least a C grade in each paper.

Bachelor of Music

At least a C grade in each paper. In addition, you will need

a grade 5 theory pass or better in the Australian Music Education

Board, Trinity College or Royal College of Music examinations

or a music qualification assessed as equivalent. Entry to the

Performance programme requires successful completion of an

audition administered by the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.

Bachelor of Science

No less than a C grade in each paper, including a C grade in each

of two Science papers.

Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Computer Science or Mathematics)

A C in each paper, with a B grade in the English for Foundation

Studies papers.

Bachelor of Science (Technology)

No less than a C grade in each paper.

Bachelor of Social Sciences


Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies


Bachelor of Tourism


Bachelor of Teaching

Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

You must gain at least a C grade in every papers. If applying for

the professional teacher education programme, you are required

to attend a selection interview. You must also complete the

Bachelor of Teaching application form.

USING THE FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMME FOR

ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES

To gain a university entrance qualification, you must successfully

complete the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies by

passing all eight papers. This University entrance qualification

is recognised by all New Zealand Universities and is widely

accepted by Australian Universities.

You must also meet the minimum English language requirement

for undergraduate study. Students who gain a B grade in the

University of Waikato English for Foundation Studies papers

will be considered to have met this requirement for admission

to most Bachelor degrees.

Admission is guaranteed to University of Waikato Bachelor

degrees provided you gain the following grades.

Bachelor of Arts


Bachelor of Business Analysis

No less than a C grade in any paper.

Bachelor of Communication Studies


Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design

Applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis. You will

need at least a C grade in each paper and must also provide

a portfolio as specified by the Faculty of Computing &

Mathematical Sciences.

Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences


Bachelor of Electronic Commerce


Bachelor of Engineering

An overall B grade average, including a B grade in Physics for

Foundation Studies, B grade in either Calculus for Foundation

Studies or Statistics for Foundation Studies and at least a C

grade in every other paper. If you intend to major in Materials

and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biochemical

Engineering will additionally need to achieve a B grade in

Chemistry for Foundation Studies.

Bachelor of Laws

An overall B grade average with a B grade in CAFS003.

Bachelor of Management Studies

A C in each paper, with a B grade in the English Foundation

Studies papers.


Accounting 38

Agribusiness 38

American Studies

(see Supporting Subjects) 65

Animal Behaviour 38

Anthropology 39

Applied Computing 41

Artificial Intelligence 41

Biochemistry 39

Biological Sciences 39

Biotechnology 40

Chemical and Biological Engineering 40

Chemistry 40

Chinese 51, 65

(see International Languages and Culture,

Supporting Subjects)

Computer Graphic Design 41

Computer Science 41

Computer Technology 41

Counsellor Education 42

Creative Practices 42

Creative Technologies 42

Data Mining 41

Demography 42

Design Media 43

Earth Sciences 43

Economics 43

Education 44

Educational Leadership 44

Education Studies 44

Electronic Business 45

Electronic Commerce 45

Electronic Engineering 45

Electronics 46

Engineering 46

English 47

English as a Second Language 65

Entrepreneurship and Innovation 47

Environmental Microbiology 48

Environmental Modelling 48

Environmental Planning 47

Environmental Sciences 48

Ethics 48

Finance 48

French 51, 65



Games and Multimedia 41

Geographic Information Systems 49

Geography 49

German 51, 65



Health Development and Policy 49

History 49

Hospitality Management 50

Human Development 50

Human Resource Management 50

Industrial Relations/

Human Resource Management 50

Information Systems 41

Interaction Design 41

International Languages and Culture 51

International Management 51

International Relations

and Security Studies 52

Internet Applications 41

Japanese 51, 65



Labour Studies 52

Land and Freshwater Environments 48

Law 52

Linguistics 52

Management and Sustainability 53

Management Communication 53

Management Systems 53

Māori 54

Māori and Pacific Development 54

Māori Cultural Studies / Tikanga Māori 54

Māori Language / Te Reo Māori 54

Māori Media and Communication 54

Marine Sciences 48

Marketing 54

Materials and Processing 55

Mathematics 55

Mechanical Engineering 56

Music 56

Networks 41

New Zealand Studies / Akoranga

Aotearoa (see Supporting Subjects) 65

Pacific Studies


Philosophy 56

Physics 57

Political Science 57

Population Studies 58

Psychology 58

Psychology and Management 58

Public Policy 58

Public Relations 59

Religious Studies 65

Restoration Ecology 39

Screen and Media Studies 59

Social Enterprise 60

Social Policy 60

Social Work 60

Sociology 61

Software Development 41

Software Engineering 61

Spanish 51, 65



Sport and Leisure Studies 61

Statistics 62

Strategic Management 62

Supply Chain Management 63

Teaching 63

Te Tohu Paetahi 54

Theatre Studies 63

Tourism 64

Tourism Development 64

Tourism Management 64

Tourism Studies 64

Treaty of Waitangi Studies /

Akoranga Te Tiriti o Waitangi


Women’s and

Gender Studies 64

Writing Studies 64

37CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECT

Our flexible degree structure means you can study almost any subject we teach. You have the freedom

to build a qualification that best suits your interests or career plans. So, whether you want to combine

biology with business or philosophy with physics, we can provide a programme that suits.

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Accounting / Agribusiness / Animal Behaviour

Accountingwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/acnt

Accountants often hold high-level management positions

where financial control, legal compliance and leadership

skills are essential.

Accounting is a common language of business and underpins

almost all business and organisational activities.

Waikato Management School was rated top in New Zealand

for its accounting and finance research in the Tertiary Education

Commission’s assessment of tertiary research. The academic

requirements of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered

Accountants (NZICA) can normally be completed within the BMS,

the BBA(Fin) and the Graduate Diploma or the BBA(Hons)(Fin).

The academic requirements of the NZICA (ACA), CPA Australia or

ACCA accountancy professional institutions may also be satisfied

through the BBA(Fin) degree.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Electronic Commerce

» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours

» Bachelor of Business Analysis – Financial/with Honours

» Graduate Certificate

» Graduate Diploma

» Postgraduate Certificate

» Postgraduate Diploma

» Master of Management Studies

Career Opportunities

Auditor

Business Consultant

Company Accountant

Financial Controller

Financial Accountant

Finance Manager

Management Accountant

Taxation Adviser

Agribusinesswww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/

Agribusiness fuses the operations and principles of businesses

and organisations that make up the agricultural sector.

In an economy such as New Zealand, successful agribusiness

relies on the ability to understand the operation of competitive

global markets, international marketing and the management of

complex and extended supply chains. In Agribusiness you will build

knowledge and skills in management and economics of particular

relevance to the agricultural sector.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Graduate Diploma





Entrepreneur in Agricultural Business

Farm Management

Government Adviser

Agricultural Sector Consultant

Animal Behaviourwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Knowledge of animal behaviour is important in areas such

as evolutionary biology, conservation, and the efficient and

humane management of farm animals.

You will be able to use biological and psychological approaches

to address issues in animal conservation, wildlife management,

animal welfare and the fundamental study of behaviour, and

will find employment in the behavioural sciences.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Science

» Bachelor of Science (Technology)


» Graduate Diploma


Animal Welfare Officer

Conservation Officer

Research Assistant

Science Writer

Technician

Zoo Curator or Assistant


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Anthropologywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/anth

Anthropology focuses on people in all their wonderful diversity.

Anthropology is, ‘the study of humanity’, and anthropologists

study individual societies to compare and analyse most of the

things humans do. We teach sociocultural anthropology covering

tribal groups to western society and the ways people organise

and understand themselves. The Pacific area is central to much of

our teaching and research.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours

» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours


» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts

» Master of Social Sciences


Ethnographer

International Development Worker

Museum Curator

Research or Policy Analyst

Travel and Tourism Operator

Teacher

Biochemistrywww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Biochemistry is the explanation of life in chemical terms and

involves the study of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic

acids, the fundamental molecules of life.

Biochemists study how these molecules interact in living

organisms, in health and disease. Biochemistry is one of the

fastest-growing areas of modern science. By combining papers

from Biological Sciences and Chemistry, you will gain a solid

grounding in molecular and chemical principles.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma


Biochemist

Biotechnologist

Food Biochemist

Laboratory Technician

Biological Scienceswww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Biological Sciences incorporates botany, microbiology and zoology

with biochemistry, physiology, genetics, ecology and behaviour.

If you study Biological Sciences you can become an ecologist

with interests in ecosystems, physiologists aiming to understand

how organisms function, or geneticists using DNA as the key to

identifying diseases or organisms.

Waikato was rated the top university in New Zealand for its

research in molecular, cellular and whole organism biology,

and ecology, evolution and behaviour, in the Tertiary Education

Commission’s assessment of tertiary research.

THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATION IS OFFERED:

RESTORATION ECOLOGY

Restoration Ecology is the study of restoring degraded, damaged

or destroyed ecosystems through active human intervention.

If you wish to develop a career focused on ecological restoration

or conservation biology, you should choose this specialisation.

With some 3000 community-based restoration projects currently

being undertaken in New Zealand there is strong demand for

graduates able to address key issues of this field.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Science/with Honours



» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Science

» Master of Science (Technology)


Aquatic Ecologist

Biochemical Technician

Biosecurity Officer

Conservation Officer

Ecologist

Geneticist

GPS Technician


Zoo Curator


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Biotechnologywww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Biotechnology is the application of science and engineering to

develop useful products from biological materials. Biotechnology

ranges from cloning to cheesemaking, with applications including

antibiotics, waste management technology and beer. This

programme examines the extraction, recovery, and purification

of biochemicals from the meat, dairy, and other industries.

Biotechnology is a cross-disciplinary subject at undergraduate

degree. You must have a minimum of 120 points above 100

level, of which 60 points must be at 200 level and 60 points

at 300 level in the subject ‘biotechnology’ see http://papers.

waikato.ac.nz/subjects/BIOT

If you wish to complete a masters in biotechnology, you

should select either biological sciences or materials and

processing as their chosen subject. The recommended papers

are BIOL582 and at least one of ENMP561 or ENMP562, along

with supporting papers in the area of interests from ENMP563,

ENMP564, ENMP543, ENMP544, ENMP568, BIOL583, BIOL580,

BIOL581, BIOL584, or BIOL585.

You will be enrolled in the department you are doing your

research in, eg gene technology would be in Biological Sciences

and a bioprocess engineering, fermentation or environmental

technology would be in the School of Engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS




Bioengineer

Biotechnologist

Food Technologist


Pharmaceutical Engineer

Quality Assurance Officer

Chemical and Biological Engineeringwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Chemical and Biological Engineering is producing and processing

biochemicals and related materials, including the design and

operation of bioreactors and bioseparation.

The programme consists of traditional process engineering

fundamentals combined with chemistry, advanced biochemistry

and microbiology. It provides an excellent basis for a career

in the bioprocess, food and pharmaceutical industries.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Engineering/with Honours


Biochemical Engineer

Biotechnologist

Food Technology Engineer

Manager

Pharmaceutical Engineer

Chemistrywww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Chemistry is the science of substances – their structures,

properties and reactions that change them into other substances.

Studying chemistry develops problem-solving skills, logical

thinking and analytical ability and ensures you are familiar with

handling information and dealing with complex ideas.

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» Graduate Diploma






Analytical Technician

Environmental Officer

Forensic Scientist

Industrial Chemist

Product Development Chemist


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Computer Graphic Designwww.cs.waikato.ac.nz/cgd

Computer Graphic Design involves creativity, art, technology

and the communication of ideas.

Computer Graphic Design combines highly creative design and

visual communication papers with computer programming papers.

You will manipulate the software you work with and extend the

potential of applications and creativity in design practice. To be

accepted in this course, you need to provide a Portfolio. Visit the

website for more information.

You will have the opportunity to develop the core elements and

principles of design, in two and three dimensions. In your second

year you can learn about motion graphics, the development of

web and interactive skills and brand awareness, and explore the

relationship between visual communication and screen-based

technologies in areas such as 3D and games.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design/with Honours


» Graduate Diploma

» Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Graphic Design

» Master of Computer Graphic Design


Branding and Corporate Identity

Computer Games

Motion Graphics

Television Production

Web Design and Development

Computer Sciencewww.cs.waikato.ac.nz

Computer Science deals with the theory, design, analysis,

implementation, efficiency and application of processes that

transform information.

In Computer Science you’ll learn how to create new software, how

to ensure the software works well and does what it is supposed to

and how to make that software easy for people to use. Able students

should also consider the flexible double major options in Computer

Science and Mathematics or Computer Science and Statistics.

THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATIONS ARE OFFERED:

APPLIED COMPUTING

Applied Computing is for those looking for an in-depth exploration

of computer technologies, techniques and methods used to build

sophisticated, usable and robust computer systems (or applications).

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

This looks at various areas including data mining and natural

language interfaces to commercial software. A specialisation

in this area will enable you to understand and even build your

own artificial intelligence applications.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

This is the study of hardware, networks, communication, and

software that are the foundations of modern computer systems.

DATA MINING

This refers to the process of extracting potentially useful information

from complex data using computational methods. Data Mining

has its roots in artificial intelligence, databases and statistics.

GAMES AND MULTIMEDIA

Combining creative design with a computer science education, this

specialisation contains a series of papers emphasising art, design,

and creativity, and providing a background in related areas such

as video, film and music.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

This prepares you for careers in the development of

computerised business systems. You will be taught how to

build appropriate information system for many different kinds

of situations.

INTERACTION DESIGN

This focuses on complementary skills needed for the design,

development and evaluation of digital products and services

in everyday use. It combines strong technical design skill with

other forms of creative design skills.

INTERNET APPLICATIONS

This enables you to understand and use software that makes

the technological age we live in possible; from building

individual web pages to the methods of identifying people

visiting a website and storing information.

NETWORKS

This specialisation will prepare you to take major roles in

the dynamic and growing areas of the internet, and private

networks such as those operated by banks, government

agencies and large retail organisations.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

This is the specification, design, implementation,

documentation and maintenance of computer programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences/with Honours




» Graduate Diploma






Network Engineer

IT Consultant or Programmer

Software Developer

Web Architect

Usability Engineer


Counsellor Education / Creative Practices

Creative Technologies / Demography

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Counsellor Education at Waikato aims to develop professional

skills for beginning counsellors, and to advance the education

of practising professional counsellors or supervisors.

These postgraduate programmes are situated within a postmodern

framework, emphasising what is often called a narrative

approach in counselling and therapy.

Our programmes have gained national and international

recognition. They include vocationally oriented Postgraduate

Certificates in Family Counselling or Counselling Supervision

or study at Masters and Doctoral level.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Postgraduate Certificate (Family Counselling)

» Postgraduate Certificate (Counselling Supervision)

» Master of Counselling


Family Counsellor

School Counsellor

Social Worker

Youth Work

Mediator

Creative Practiceswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/crpc

Creative Practices at Waikato focuses on active arts, music,

Māori creative practices, dance and theatre.

You will develop practical understanding and in-depth experience in

the creative processes of performance, composition and production

within both contemporary and traditional contexts.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies


» Graduate Diploma


Community Arts Adviser

Teacher

Producer

Composer

Performing Arts Theatre Manager

Creative Technologieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/crtc

This major focuses on the convergence of music, computing and

digital media. Students will develop a conceptual and practical

grasp of multimedia methods and approaches, including

elements of animation, graphic design, studio production and

digital music.

Music papers are focused on digital and sound applications,

computer science papers on computer graphics and interactive

media systems, and media paper options include studio

production and animation.

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» Graduate Diploma


Retailer or Producer

Website Designer

Animator

Sound Technician

Creative Services Manager

Demographywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/demo

Demography is concerned with the advanced, empirical

analysis of population structure and trends.

Population issues have implications for the environment,

employment, work and family, health, population distribution,

urbanisation, migration patterns, old age security and refugee

movements. Population research is important in assisting

to address population and economic problems.

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» Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Social Sciences


Demographer

Policy Analyst

Social Sciences Researcher

Government and Local Body


Design Media / Earth Sciences / Economics

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The Design Media major has a practice-based approach with a

strong focus on computer graphic design. Students will develop

creative, critical and analytical skills across varied media.

This major will interface with the other elements of the BMCT

to provide you with the right competencies and knowledge

to work in various creative roles.

QUALIFICATION



» Graduate Diploma


Interactive Designer

Print and Production Producer

Web Developer

Press Manager

Digital Print Broker

Earth Scienceswww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

The earth sciences are the key to predicting and managing natural

hazards such as floods, earthquakes, tsunami, landslides and

volcanic eruptions.

Earth Sciences includes the study of coastal and marine

science, climate change, soil science, hydrology, volcanology,

sedimentary geology and engineering geology.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma






Coastal Resource Manager

Environmental Consultant

Geologist

Volcanologist

Economicswww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/econ

Economics touches almost every aspect of daily life. It looks at

how and why people make the best decisions to allocate scarce

resources to meet their objectives.

Economics is not only about money. It’s about people and how

they respond to incentives. Almost every issue in society can be

viewed from an economic perspective.

QUALIFICATIONS





» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Management Studies – Economics

» Master of Management Studies – Applied Economics and Finance



Policy Analyst and Adviser

Business Analyst

Financial Analyst

Economics Researcher


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Education / Educational Leadership / Education Studies

Educationwww.waikato.ac.nz/education

Studying Education provides diverse opportunities to develop

skills and knowledge in areas such as educational leadership,

curriculum and assessment, teaching and learning and

educational research. Study in this area particularly suits

professionals working in the education sector.

Programmes such as the PGDip(Ed) can also be tailored to suit

your individual needs or interests. Within this qualification there

are also a number of specialisations in areas such as Adult Literacy

and Numeracy Education, eEducation, Guidance and Pastoral

Care, In-Service Teacher Educator, Māori Medium Teaching,

Middle-Schooling, Music Education and Restorative Practices.

Other areas of interest related to the field of Education involve

completing a named qualification. These areas include: Arts

Education, Adult Education and Training, Educational Leadership,

Language and Literacy Education, Mathematics Education,

School Principalship, Science Education, Technology Education

or Tertiary Teaching.

Note: These qualifications do not qualify you to teach – see teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Diploma in Education

» Graduate Diploma (Education)

» Postgraduate Certificate (Education)

» Postgraduate Diploma (Education)

» Masters in Education

» Doctor in Education


Academic

Academic Education

Education Adviser

Educational Researcher

Educational Leader

Educational Leadershipwww.waikato.ac.nz/education

Educational leadership programmes at Waikato are applied in

nature with the theory strongly linked to practice.

These postgraduate programme suit aspiring or current

educational leaders who want to develop their leadership skills

and knowledge.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Postgraduate Certificate (School Principalship)

» Postgraduate Diploma (Educational Leadership)

» Master of Educational Leadership


Academia

Management Roles in Schools

Educational Research

Government Positions

Education Studieswww.soe.waikato.ac.nz

Education is arguably one of the greatest influences not just on

personal development but on society and nations.

Education Studies investigates how the fundamental resource

of the human mind is shaped. It examines social, political,

cultural, economic and personal theories and practices of lifelong

education, and explores issues of social policy, culture, gender,

work and leisure.

Education is relevant to all collective and personal decision-

making on questions of justice, rights and freedom. You can take

Education Studies as a background to a graduate teaching

qualification, but refer to Teaching (page 63) if you want to do

a Bachelor of Teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts



Adult Education

Community and Social Work

International Aid Agencies

Law and Citizens’ Advice

Teaching

Government Policy Advice

eg justice and equity issues


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Electronic Business / Electronic Commerce / Electronic Engineering

Electronic Businesswww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/

The growth of electronic commerce and the knowledge economy

means organisations must have electronic business systems.

Every department and individual in an organisation has specialist

knowledge which is vital for company performance. A good

electronic business systems manager can gather and distribute

data more efficiently and influence strategic decision-making.

This subject gives you the business and technological skills to

make them a crucial part of a company’s management team.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma


Electronic Business Manager

Electronic Business Consultant

Business Analyst

Web Systems Project Manager

Systems Developer

Project Manager

Electronic Commercewww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/becom

Electronic Commerce is about using the internet for business

– large and small.

You’ll get hands-on exposure to the use of website development

tools, databases and communications technologies, and

learn management skills in finance, accounting, marketing,

communications and supply chain management.

Graduates have an excellent balance of technical and

management skills and are in strong demand for careers in

the business and technical sides of developing and integrating

web-based systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Electronic Commerce


E-commerce Entrepreneur

Electronic Commerce Consultant

Website Developer

Internet Security Analyst

Implementation Consultant

Web Systems Programmer

E-commerce Marketing Manager

Electronic Engineeringwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

New Zealand’s electronics manufacturing industry is one of the

fastest growing and there’s a shortage of skilled people.

Electronic engineering is the design, development, manufacture

and application of electronic devices, circuits and systems.

Computers, mobile phones, pacemakers, radio, television,

industrial control and satellite communications systems are the

result of ideas generated by electrical engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS



Consultant

Electronic Engineer

Manager

Mechatronic Engineer

Product Design Engineer

Programmer


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Electronicswww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Electronics is the science and technology of the controlled flow

of electrons and other carriers of electric charge.

It covers a wide range of exciting modern developments from

mobile and computer communications to advances in medical

diagnosis and treatment.

Studying electronics will give you valuable skills in electronic

engineering and design, with the option to specialise in the most

progressive areas in electronics today such as optoelectronics

or mechatronics.

Optoelectronics deals with the conversion of electrical signals

to light or vice-versa. Solar cells, fibre optics and lasers are

integral components of everyday devices like compact disc

players, supermarket barcode scanners and long distance systems.

Mechatronics combines aspects of electronic and mechanical

engineering to produce printers, cars, aircraft, photocopiers, and

washing machines. These are fast-growing areas.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Engineering




Design Engineer

Electronic Engineer

Electronic Technician

Information Systems Engineer

Mechatronic Designer

Programmer

Engineeringwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Engineering brings together mathematics and science to create

something of value from our natural resources. Engineers turn

ideas into reality.

Our engineering programmes are designed to develop your

potential and prepare you for roles as business engineers who can

create, design and realise sophisticated engineering technologies.

Our papers combine high-end design skills with the ability to

develop, run and manage companies.

CHOOSE TO STUDY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

SPECIFIED PROGRAMMES, WITHIN THE BACHELOR

OF ENGINEERING:

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING – PAGE 40

Chemical and Biological Engineering is concerned with producing

and processing biochemicals and related materials, including the

design and operation of bioreactors and bioseparation processes.

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING – PAGE 45

Electronic Engineering is concerned with the design, development,

manufacture and application of electronic devices, circuits

and systems.

MATERIALS AND PROCESS ENGINEERING

Materials and Process Engineering is an engineering discipline

concerned with understanding the characteristics of materials and

the processes used to convert materials into products. It includes

biotechnology, environmental technology, materials, process

engineering and innovation and technology management.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – PAGE 56

Mechanical Engineering uses mechanics and energy principles to

design, research, develop and manufacture tools, engines, motors

and other devices.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING – PAGE 61

Software Engineering is the scientific, disciplined and quantifiable

approach to developing, operating and maintaining complex

software systems.

QUALIFICATIONS


» Graduate Diploma





Biochemical Engineer

Electronic Engineer

Materials Scientist

Mechatronic Designer

Product Design Engineer

Software Engineer


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English / Entrepreneurship and Innovation / Environmental Planning

Englishwww.waikato.ac.nz/go/engl

English is about language, history and culture.

At Waikato, papers are drawn from literatures written in English

since medieval times, and from all major English-speaking cultures.

You will study papers about journey, the Arts, media, identity and

belonging. English is a major for the Bachelor of Arts (BA).

QUALIFICATIONS



» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts


Creative Writer

Editor

Freelance Writer

Journalist

Public Relations or Marketing Executive

Entrepreneurship and Innovationwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/

Entrepreneurship and Innovation will teach you to identify unique

qualities of successful entrepreneurial business strategies and to

implement those strategies in the creation of new business.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation will give you the skills to take

on an entrepreneurial role, look at opportunities and extract

value from untapped areas. You’ll also learn business skills that

cover planning and development, getting a product to market,

and keeping it there.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Graduate Diploma



Business Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur Innovator

Venture Capitalist Consultant

Environmental Planningwww.waikato.ac.nz/go/envp

Do you want to make a difference to the world we live in?

Environmental Planning is based on the recognition that

environmental problems and solutions involve social, economic

and cultural dimensions as well as the natural and physical

environments. The Environmental Planning programme is strongly

interdisciplinary and students are encouraged to see the links

between human behaviour and environmental consequences

through papers which combine social sciences and the

natural sciences.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Environmental Planning





» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Environmental Planning



Environmental Planner

Policy Analyst

Private Consultant

Researcher

Teacher


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Environmental Sciences / Ethics / Finance

Environmental Scienceswww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

If we are to achieve environmental sustainability, we need to

understand how the environment works and ensure we leave the

world in a healthy functioning state for future generations.

Environmental Science is the interdisciplinary and systematic

study of our environment as well as our role in its management.

Environmental scientists are directly involved in solving our

environmental problems.


ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

This focuses on the understanding and manipulation of microbial

pathways that influence the natural environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING

This focuses on the quantitative skills necessary to write

and operate computer models necessary to predict future

environmental change, to investigate human impacts on natural

ecosystems, and how to manage and mitigate those impacts.

LAND AND FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTS

If you are interested in the management of land and water

resources and the approaches to mitigate adverse impacts,

you can study this specialisation. Specific areas include soil

management, water quality and nutrient dynamics.

MARINE SCIENCES

This specialisation provides an integrated approach to biological

and physical processes in the marine environment, with particular

reference to coastal waters and estuaries. The sustainable

exploitation of marine environments depends on understanding

how marine organisms function, and the processes affecting

their distribution and abundance.

QUALIFICATIONS




Environmental Technician

Lakes Safety Technician

Environmental Scientist

Environmental Technician

Aquatic Scientist

Ethicswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/ethics

The study of Ethics provides an excellent grounding in evaluative

theory and reasoning.

You will gain the tools and capabilities you need to become

inspirational leaders in their communities and working lives.

Ethics at Waikato is an interdisciplinary major with a philosophical

core. It includes the study of fundamental moral concepts and the

nature of morality as well as the application of evaluative thinking

in diverse subject areas such as politics, law, management, Māori

and Pacific Studies, religion, art, the media and the environment.

With a theoretical core, but an applied emphasis. Ethics provides

a pathway into government and private sector employment where

sensitivity to ethical issues is a significant requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Arts

» Bachelor of Social Sciences


» Graduate Diploma


Business Consultant


Policy Analyst

Health Policy Adviser

Public Relations Practitioner

Human Resource Manager

Computer Systems Administrator

Teacher

Financewww.mngt.awaikato.ac.nz/mfin

Interested in a great career that centres on money?

Compound your opportunities with Finance.

If you study Finance you’ll understand money, banking,

investments and credit. You’ll gain the skills to examine

corporate finance, portfolios and markets, small business finance,

financial modelling and personal financial planning.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Management Studies – Finance

» Master of Management Studies – Applied Economics and Finance


Investment Financial Adviser

Corporate Financier

Sharebroker

Commercial and Investment Banker


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Geography / Health Development and Policy / History

Geographywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/geog

Geography is about relationships between people and the

environment and between people and other people.

Geography at Waikato is distinctive in its focus on human

geography. We offer papers in environmental planning, tourism,

and geographic information systems as well as in social and

cultural geography. A number of the papers have particular

emphasis on Māori and feminist perspectives and the social,

economic and political processes that produce them.


GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

This paper explores data collection and analysis within the context

of computer based Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

This paper is in the Technology and Geography and REP streams,

and is offered at graduate level.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Bachelor of Tourism


» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts



Cartographer

Consultant

Environmental Manager

Immigration Policy Analyst

Researcher

Urban or Regional Planner

Health Development and Policywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/hdup

Health Development and Policy gives students skills to

undertake social research in health, information analysis for

health policy and be prepared for further doctoral research work.

You will learn to demonstrate an ability to organise a range

of social and demographic data to understand health issues

and conduct health research using social science methodologies.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours



Health Promotion Adviser

Health Services Manager

Policy Analyst/Researcher

Social or Community Worker

Historywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/hist

History at university level is the study of both the past and

the basic issues of historical knowledge.

Do the questions we bring to the study of the past determine

the kinds of stories we tell about the past? How does language

influence, and even limit, what we can know and say about

the past?

These questions are sharply debated by historians as the discipline

undergoes an exciting phase of redefinition and reconsideration.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts



Archivist

Documentary Researcher

Journalist

Museum or Gallery Curator

Political Speech-writer

Historian

Tour Guide


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Hospitality Management / Human Development

Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management

Hospitality Managementwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/tourism

Learn to integrate and manage hospitality operations to make

lasting impressions.

Hospitality Management is about the management of businesses

that supply food, drink, accommodation and entertainment.

This industry needs operators who can plan, control, make

strategic decisions and know the legal requirements.

QUALIFICATION

» Bachelor of Tourism



Front Office or Hotel Manager

Restaurant and Bar Manager

Travel and Accommodation Facilitator

Catering Services Manager

Tourism Operator

Human Developmentwww.soe.waikato.ac.nz

Human Development is the study of individuals and groups

across the human lifespan.

In this programme you can study childhood, adolescence,

adulthood and ageing. The theories and ideas behind Human

Development are an important background for those wishing to go

into professions such as social work, nursing and teaching. It is also

a subject that informs social policy in New Zealand. More research

in the context of family and lifespan development is needed.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Graduate Diploma





Community Development

Counselling

Policy Development

Social Work

Industrial Relations/Human Resource Managementwww.waikato.ac.nz/go/indr www.management.ac.nz/shrm

Excellent people skills are essential for good management.

Students can focus on Human Resource Management, starting

with a combination of management and people-related papers

in their first year before going on to specialised study in

Industrial Relations or Human Resource Management. Both these

specialisations include papers in Labour Studies, Sociology, and

Management in their first year.


HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

HR managers have a strategic role in an organisation because

they deal with recruitment, salaries, training programmes and

staff performance.

By studying Human Resource Management, you’ll acquire people

management skills that will help you to better understand your

workmates and employees, and better manage your future staff.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

This interdisciplinary subject is designed to prepare students

for career opportunities in the broad, ever-changing field of

employment relations, human resource management, workplace

change, and education and training.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Social Sciences (IR&HRM)

» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours (HRM)


» Graduate Diploma

» Postgraduate Certificate (HRM)

» Postgraduate Diploma (HRM)

» Master of Management Studies (HRM)


Human Resource Manager or

Adviser or Officer

Payroll Manager or Administrator

Industrial Relations

Mediator or Facilitator

Employment Court Official

Human Capital

Development Strategist


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International Languages and Culturewww.waikato.ac.nz/go/intl

International Languages and Culture enables students to develop

in depth knowledge and expertise in an international language

(one of Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish).

The core programme of language acquisition is complemented

with the study of culture, language and literature in the chosen

language, using a variety of materials and media. At an advanced

level, students may focus on text and translation or choose

to develop individualised projects through the use of directed

research projects undertaken in the target language.

THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGES ARE OFFERED WITHIN

THE PROGRAMME:

CHINESE

Chinese at Waikato involves the study of Modern Standard Chinese

(Mandarin) and the history, culture and society of imperial and

present day China. Over the past two decades China has achieved

the highest economic growth rate in the world. New Zealand has

substantial links with countries of Chinese-speaking Asia.

FRENCH

French language and culture has a worldwide influence.

New Caledonia and French Polynesia are near neighbours and

trading partners of New Zealand, while further afield, nearly

50 territories have French as an official language. French will

give you access to many professional journals and contacts in

everything from agriculture to physics.

GERMAN

German is the most widely spoken language in the European Union.

You will gain a high proficiency in German, an understanding

of German civilisation, literature, and contemporary German

and European issues.

JAPANESE

Studying Japanese provides a valuable basis for an international

career in Asian trade. With a 2000 year old civilization, Japan

and has long been known for its capacity for technological

development and is becoming increasingly influential in

international politics and the arts.

SPANISH

Spanish is the most widely spoken language of the Americas.

At Waikato, you will receive instruction in language, literature,

and composition including structural and grammatical components.

Vocabulary and writing skills are honed through the study of

literature and culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Arts (International Languages and Culture)

» Bachelor of Arts with Honours

(Chinese, French, German, Japanese)


» Graduate Diploma

» Postgraduate Certificate (Chinese, French, German, Japanese)

» Postgraduate Diploma (Chinese, French, German, Japanese)

» Master of Arts (Chinese, French, German, Japanese)

Languages are also available as a specialisation within the BA, BBA, BCS,

BECom, BMS, BSc, BSc(Tech), BSocSc and BTour.


Diplomat

Hospitality Operator

International Lawyer

Tour Guide

Translator or Interpreter

Travel Agent

International Managementwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/int

See the global picture.

International management teaches you how to analyse

international business environments and develop effective

strategies for entering and servicing international markets.

Alongside management papers, you can choose to learn or

continue to learn a foreign language. These skills prepare you

for a range of careers in the commercial sector.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Graduate Diploma




The Bachelor of Management Studies – International Management major also provides you with the opportunity to choose a language specialisation from Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, or Te Reo Māori.


International Trade Policy Adviser

Business Development Adviser

Management Positions, MNEs, SMEs

International Marketing Analyst

Translator


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International Relations and Security Studies

Labour Studies / Law / Linguistics

International Relations and Security Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/irss

International Relations and Security Studies (IRSS) offers

students the opportunity of advanced study in security and

strategic matters, or in issues of trade and globalisation.

International Relations and Security Studies is available

as a specialisation at the undergraduate level and a major

at Postgraduate Diploma and Masters levels. The contents

of the courses aim to provide insight into the workings of

international institutions and the behaviours and aspirations

of international power brokers.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Master of Arts


Foreign Policy or Officer

Government

Diplomat

Trade Worker

Labour Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/lbst

Labour Studies looks at the world of work, employment and

industrial relations.

This programme informs you as to how work shapes people’s

lives and looks at the social, economic and political foundations

of work and includes changes in the way work is organised

and current employment legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Graduate Diploma





Equal Employment Practitioner

Employment Relations Advocate

Policy Analyst

Union Organiser or Researcher

Lawwww.waikato.ac.nz/law

Many everyday actions are influenced by legal systems.

Law provides a structure that helps society to operate.

Studying Law will teach you to think rationally and to express

yourself clearly and gain a better understanding of human

behaviour. A Law degree will open up career opportunities such

as private practice in law firms, environmental consultancy and

public policy. Te Piringa - Faculty of Law provides an excellent

contemporary legal education focusing on integrating professional

skills while studying law in its social context.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Diploma of Law

» Bachelor of Laws/with Honours


» Graduate Diploma (in Law or New Zealand Legal Studies)



» Master of Laws

» Master of Laws in Māori / Pacific and Indigenous Peoples’ Law


Barrister

Business Consultant

In-house Legal Adviser

Solicitor

Linguisticswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/ling

Linguistics is the scientific study of language and provides

insight into the way languages work, and enhances your

understanding of your own language and of those you

are studying.

It includes a variety of subject areas from Te Reo Māori, French,

German, English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Philosophy,

Education, Sociology, Social Anthropology, Psychology, Artificial

Intelligence, and Communication Studies.


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Management and Sustainability

Management Communication / Management Systems

QUALIFICATIONS

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» Graduate Diploma

» Postgraduate Diploma (Second Language Teaching)

» Master of Arts (Applied)


Education Researcher

Language Policy and Planning Adviser

Language School Manager

Linguist

Second Language Teacher

Journalist

Management and Sustainabilitywww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/

Management and Sustainability focuses on issues of

environmental management, corporate social responsibility

and the activities of firms, government organisations and non-

government organisations.

You’ll gain knowledge necessary for management at the interface

between organisations, the environment and society.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Graduate Diploma





Natural Resource Manager

Environmental Policy Analyst

Corporate Environmental Manager

Government Environmental Manager

Management Communicationwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/mcom

In management, communication underpins everything.

Research shows good communication skills are a predictor

of career success. We offer two streams: one that focuses on

writing and speaking skills; and the other on interaction skills

including interpersonal, inter-cultural, team-building and

strategic communication.

QUALIFICATIONS


» Bachelor of Communication Studies/with Honours



» Graduate Diploma





Political or Community Leader

Communication Consultant

Professional Negotiator

Management Trainer

Professional Fundraiser

Professional Freelance Writer

Management Systemswww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz

Organisations need to think of themselves as a system.

Organisations once arranged themselves as a series of ‘silos’,

a collection of independent activities with little cohesion, such

as marketing, finance, accounting, and distribution. That doesn’t

work anymore.

Management Systems is about creating and maintaining

operational excellence through strong information channels.

QUALIFICATIONS





Business Analyst

Supply Chain Manager

Operations Manager

Electronic Commerce Consultant

Information Technology Consultant

Systems Developer

Project Manager


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Māoriwww.waikato.ac.nz/smpd

Māori culture and society make a rich and vibrant contribution

to New Zealand’s distinctive character and culture.

It is impossible to truly understand New Zealand without

understanding the influence of tangata whenua (people of

the land) in every area of New Zealand life.

Māori studies is a broad subject that covers language, tikanga

(culture), performing arts and economic, environmental, cultural

and social developments as they pertain to Māori and other

indigenous peoples.

MĀORI AND PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT

You are provided with a critical understanding of the field

of development activities that lead to the enhancement

of a particular community’s well-being.

MĀORI LANGUAGE / TE REO MĀORI

This offers you the opportunity to study Māori language

to a high level of competency.

The following specialisations are offered:

TE TOHU PAETAHI

Te Tohu Paetahi is a programme taught through the medium

of Te Reo Māori.

MĀORI CULTURAL STUDIES / TIKANGA MĀORI

This offers you the opportunity to study Māori cultural studies

to a high level of competency, and gives insight into the Māori

world view.

QUALIFICATIONS


» Bachelor of Māori and Pacific Development


(Māori & Pacific Development) (Tikanga Māori)

» Graduate Certificate (Māori & Pacific Development)

» Graduate Diploma (Māori & Pacific Development)



» Master of Arts

» Master of Māori and Pacific Development



Broadcasting and Journalism

Government Policy Analyst

International Development Practitioner

Iwi and Pacific Development

Māori Creative and Performing Arts

Research Consultant

Māori Media and Communicationhttp://papers.waikato.ac.nz/subjects/MMAC

Māori Media and Communication is about gaining an

understanding of the historical, political, cultural and social

contexts in which media and communication practices develop

and operate.

It provides you with the opportunity to gain in-depth

understanding of traditional and contemporary forms of

Māori communication.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts


Journalist

Scriptwriter

Radio announcer

Television presenter

Public Relations Manager

Creative Arts spokesperson

Communications Officer

Trust Manager

Marketingwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/mktg

Marketing is all around us – in the television adverts we watch,

on the websites we access, in the stores where we shop, in the

brands we buy and the products we choose.

This subject introduces students to the many dimensions of

marketing. You’ll investigate product and service development

and management, pricing, market research, advertising, sales

promotion, distribution and other related areas.

Studying Marketing at Waikato Management School will give

you the skills to develop innovative brands, find out what drives

customer behaviour and to design effective promotions

and advertising.


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Marketing Manager

Advertising Account Executive

Sales Representative

Entrepreneur

Materials and Processingwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Materials and Processing is concerned with converting raw and

commodity materials into valuable products for manufacturers

or the end consumer.

To develop products with significant value in world markets,

we need to understand the properties of materials as diverse as

food, wood, metals, plastics and fuel. Process engineering involves

knowing how to prepare feed materials, make reactions occur,

separate and purify products, control wastes, minimise energy

usage and add value to raw materials to produce something useful.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Engineering/with Honours (Materials and Process Engineering)

» Bachelor of Science/with Honours (Technology) (Materials and Processing)


» Graduate Diploma




» Master of Science (Technology) (Materials and Processing)


Composite Engineer

Materials Scientist

Process Engineer

Product Developer

Mathematicswww.math.waikato.ac.nz

A knowledge of mathematics is important in areas such

as biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences,

cryptography, economics, engineering, finance, modelling

(including environmental modelling), operations research,

physics, and statistics.

We provide papers not just for Mathematics major, but for all

who need mathematical skills in their chosen area of study.

You may choose to do Economics or Finance as a specialisation

in conjunction with their Mathematics major.

A number of flexible double major options are also available, for

example in Mathematics and Computer Science, or Mathematics

and Statistics.

QUALIFICATIONS


» Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

/with Honours



» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts




Actuarial Trainee

Data Analyst

Financial Analyst

IT or Computing Analyst

Mathematical Modeller

Secondary School Teacher


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Mechanical Engineering / Music / Philosophy

Mechanical Engineeringwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Mechanical Engineering prepares graduates for employment in

industry and a wide range of other careers such as automotives,

manufacturing, air-conditioning and refrigeration and robotics.

Papers in Mechanical Engineering, Science and Mathematics

give graduates a good balance between intellectual rigour

and engineering practice.

QUALIFICATIONS



Aeronautical or Automation Engineer

Equipment Prototype Engineer

Mechanical or Optomechanical Engineer

Process Engineer

Project Manager

Musicwww.waikato.ac.nz/go/musi

We teach Western classical music from baroque to

contemporary, through performance, composition and

musical scholarship and offer a number of papers based

around sonic art and new technology.

Our staff are highly qualified and are at the forefront in their fields,

benchmarked to top international levels. All are professionally

active in their fields as composers, performers and musicologists.

Our electroacoustic stream encourages you to use the latest in

computer music technology.

QUALIFICATIONS


» Bachelor of Music/with Honours


» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts

» Master of Music

» Doctor of Musical Art


Performer

Composer

Broadcaster

Recording Artist

Teacher

Advertiser

Publisher

Film Music Producer or Composer

Retailer

Arts Co-ordinator

Philosophywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/phil

Philosophy is about solving problems that confront us as we

try to understand the world and includes ethical, scientific and

logical problems.

The study of Philosophy provides excellent intellectual

training, dealing with abstract questions, which assists us to

think and write clearly, to argue vigorously and question deeply

held assumptions.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts



Business Consultant

Editor


Health Policy Adviser

Policy Analyst

Public Relations Practitioner


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Physics / Political Science

Physicswww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Physics aims to understand the entire physical world.

Physics is the foundation of other scientific disciplines. It is also the

natural basis of all the technology disciplines such as electronics,

engineering and computer science pioneered by physicists.

Physicists are versed in mathematics, computer programming

and the design of complex instruments.

They are able to easily cross boundaries into other disciplines

and there are biophysicists, geophysicists, astrophysicists

and neurophysicists.

Physics papers are organised into theoretical, experimental and

electronics. Electronic engineering includes the theory, design and

construction of electronic devices, instruments and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma







Applications Engineer

Avionics Engineer

Electronics Engineer

Medical Physicist

Meteorologist

Satellite Information Processor

Political Sciencewww.waikato.ac.nz/go/pols

In Political Science we study all aspects of political life worldwide.

Why does democracy survive in some countries and not in others?

Why do voters vote the way they do? Can we have both freedom

and equality – or must we choose between them?

Political Science comprises four main areas of study. Comparative

Politics examines and compares the political institutions

and societies of particular countries. International Relations

focuses on the relations between states, their foreign policies,

and international organisations like the UN and NATO. Political

Theory examines theories about politics and society. Public

Policy explores and evaluates the processes by which national,

regional and local institutions of the state formulate and

implement policies.


INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND SECURITY STUDIES – PAGE 52

This specialisation enables you to develop a particular knowledge

of international relations and security theory, and relevant

contemporary events.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts



Advocate

Central and Local Government Officer

Foreign Affairs and Trade Worker

Māori Development Policy Adviser

Media Analyst

Policy Analyst


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Population Studies / Psychology / Public Policy

Population Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/pops

Waikato’s Population Studies programme has a social policy

focus, which includes studying population trends, family

structures, fertility and family formation, labour force

and employment.

In Population Studies, you will study a range of subjects including

social sciences, economics and geography. There is a large research

component and individual researchers study populations in India,

Africa, Europe and the South Pacific. Themes include mortality,

social policy, fertility, migration, families and households, labour

force and income.

THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATION IS AVAILABLE:

DEMOGRAPHY – PAGE 42

This is a subject offered at graduate and postgraduate levels

if you wish to further develop your interests and expertise

in population studies, demography and policy issues.

QUALIFICATIONS


(Population Studies) (Demography)


» Graduate Diploma

» Postgraduate Certificate (Demography)

» Postgraduate Diploma (Demography)

» Master of Social Sciences (Demography)


Demographer

Government and Local Body

Administrator

Health Sector Analyst

Merchant Banker

Policy Analyst

Social Sciences Researcher

Psychologywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/psyc

Psychology is a diverse discipline embracing all aspects

of human experience.

Psychology examines the way behaviour is learned and can be

changed. As a social science, it focuses on individuals within the

context of families, organisations and other groups, communities,

cultures and societies. It also studies the senses (hearing, vision,

touch) and how the brain and physiological systems relate to

behaviour and perception, attention, memory, thinking and

language understanding. The study of development, personality,

learning and motivation are also part of Psychology at Waikato,

as is animal behaviour and welfare.

Major areas of study in Psychology at Waikato include:

» Animal Behaviour

» Applied Cognitive Psychology

» Behaviour Analysis

» Clinical Psychology

» Community, Kaupapa Māori and Applied Social Psychology

» Health and Mental Health Services

» Psychology and Management specialisation

» Organisational Psychology

THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATION IS AVAILABLE:

PSYCHOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

This is an undergraduate specialised programme linking

a Psychology major with key papers within the Waikato

Management School. It will prepare you to apply psychology

in business as well as in not-for-profit organisational settings.

QUALIFICATIONS





» Graduate Diploma



» Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology

» Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (Clinical)

» Master of Applied Psychology

» Master of Arts




Case Manager

Community Programme Co-ordinator

Criminal Justice Psychologist

Behaviour Analyst

Private Practitioner

Research Scientist

Youth Worker

Public Policywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/pubp

Public Policy looks at how national, regional and local

governments initiate, develop and implement policies, while

exploring the effects these policies have on the economy and

public sector.

Government decisions affect the price of housing, clothes, food,

transport and water. Public Policy helps you to understand and

interpret current affairs, deal with or work in government. Papers

include Political Science, Economics and Social Policy. You will

often take other papers in Sociology, Law and Economics.


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Public Relations / Screen and Media Studies

QUALIFICATIONS



» Graduate Diploma





Environmental Education Officer

Foreign Policy Adviser

District Health Board Adviser

Probation Officer

Māori Development or Iwi Adviser

Policy Analyst and Planner

Strategic Policy Adviser

Public Relationswww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/mcom

Public relations involves two-way communication between an

organisation and the groups and individuals it deals with.

Within public relations a range of strategic communications are

practised – crisis and issues management, event management,

sponsorship and fundraising, employee relations, government

relations and public affairs. Professionals work with the media,

act as the communication intersection between organisations

and their publics and provide communication support.

QUALIFICATIONS





» Graduate Diploma





Public Relations Consultant

Internal Communication Manager

Media Adviser

Public Affairs Manager

Event Manager

Professional Fundraiser

Screen and Media Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/smst

Screen and Media Studies integrates hands-on creative work and

the intellectual challenge of critical thinking.

At Waikato, you will learn the skills and develop the

understanding necessary in today’s rapidly-evolving media

environments. Education in critical thinking is combined with

instruction in how the media are made, focusing on the relations

between the local and the global, and the origins and futures

of the traditional and new media.

Our research and the teaching staff’s research interests include

New Zealand in the global media economy, media education

and democracy, media regulation and ethics, national cinemas,

news, media and religion, digital gaming, animation studies,

creative industries, practice-based research, filmmaking and

digital storytelling.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts


Journalist

Marketing Practitioner

Public Relations Consultant

Scriptwriter

Teacher

Film or Television Producer

Digital Media Production


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Social Enterprise / Social Policy / Social Work

Social Enterprisewww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/

Social enterprises are businesses conducted in the public interest.

Social entrepreneurs develop services for a social purpose

delivering social, cultural, financial and environmental benefits.

They have concern for the well-being of individuals and the

communities they seek to serve.

You will study the relationships between business, government

and community, alongside topics traditionally associated with

Not-for-profit/NGO and community sector studies.

Some postgraduate papers are offered online to students across

New Zealand and overseas.

QUALIFICATIONS





Manager for Community

Based Organisations

Manager for Charitable Trusts

Manager for Fundraising Organisations

Social Policywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/socp

Social Policy examines the policies and practices of government

and non-governmental agencies and the impact of these

on communities.

You will develop a critical understanding of the way planning

and policy-making impacts on every person regardless of age,

ethnicity or gender.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Graduate Diploma





Advocate

Case Manager

Community Worker

Policy Analyst

Researcher

Social Workwww.waikato.ac.nz/go/socw

Social Work is a valuable and necessary profession in our society,

particularly as society grows ever more complex.

Social Workers enable people to function within society with as

much ease as possible. They work to promote self-determination

and autonomy and to help people develop to the very best of

their intellectual, physical and emotional potential.

Social Work is taught in conjunction with the Bay of Plenty

Polytechnic. The Social Work programme is only available

at the University of Waikato at Tauranga (100km from Hamilton).

QUALIFICATION

» Bachelor of Social Work


Case Manager

Community Worker

Policy Analyst

Researcher

Social Worker


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Sociology / Software Engineering / Sport and Leisure Studies

Sociologywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/socy

Sociology is the study of society: how people organise and

participate in groups and larger social structures and how

societies function and change.

Sociologists ask questions about society that challenge what is

normally taken for granted.

You will discuss issues by focusing on particular themes such

as health, the family, popular culture, information, literacy skills,

work and social change.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Graduate Diploma





Heritage Presenter

Media or Social Commentator

Social Analyst/Researcher

Youth or Social Service Worker

Software Engineeringwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz

Software engineering is the scientific approach to developing,

operating and maintaining complex software systems.

You will study the process and formal methods for software

engineering, and human-computer interaction. We test software

systems, and place strong emphasis on the interface between

critical, complex systems and the people who use them or are

affected by them.

QUALIFICATIONS



Product Development Engineer

Programmer

Software Consultant

Software Developer

Systems Analyst

Sport and Leisure Studieswww.soe.waikato.ac.nz

How we define sport and leisure is constantly changing as society’s

expectations change.

While studying Sport and Leisure you will look at the way

political, cultural, social and economic factors influence their

meaning and nature. You have the chance to get inside sport

and leisure organisations to examine their role in society and

find out what makes them function. You also have the option of

advancing your own practical skills by taking papers in subjects

as diverse as adventure, dance and leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies/with Honours

» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Sport and Leisure Studies


Community Sports Co-ordinator

Events Manager

Health Promoter

Personal Trainer

Outdoor Recreation Co-ordinator

Sport Fitness Co-ordinator

Physical Education or Health Teacher


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Statistics / Strategic Management

Statisticswww.stats.waikato.ac.nz

Statistics is the science of collecting data and extracting

information from it.

Statistical analysis is used to make informed decisions in

human endeavour. An understanding of statistics is essential

to critical thinking.

People working in medicine, agriculture, manufacturing and

government planning all rely on statistical data to make informed

decisions and correct judgements. You may major in Statistics

or can take Statistics papers to strengthen other qualifications.

You may choose to do a specialisation in Economics

in conjunction with their Statistics major.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Graduate Diploma




Note: Students studying international AS or A levels should achieve

at least a C pass in Mathematics.


Biometrics

Government Statistics

Industrial Statistics

Insurance and Finance

Market Research

Medical Statistics

Strategic Managementwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/shrm

Strategic Management is about setting the future for business

by ‘seeing the big picture’, finding opportunities and developing

sound plans to drive growth.

As a strategic management student, you’ll learn about

entrepreneurship and innovation and develop analytical

and thinking skills as you study resources, industry trends,

competitors and complementors. This subject considers the

“total enterprise” to ensure all resources in an organisation

are coordinated and managed effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma





Business or Strategic Analyst/Manager

Management Consultant

Industry Analyst

Business Consultant

New Venture Consultant

Business Development Manager

Entrepreneur

General Manager


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Supply Chain Management / Teaching / Theatre Studies

Supply Chain Managementwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/

Companies move forward by using supply chain management to

make their operations more efficient, profitable and sustainable.

You will learn about integrating a company’s internal

departments and about going outside the company boundaries

to create a smooth chain from raw-goods suppliers through

production and distribution to retailers and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS




» Graduate Diploma


Logistics Architect

Systems Developer

Operations Manager

Purchasing Agent

B2B Electronic Commerce Co-ordinator

Teachingwww.soe.waikato.ac.nz

Our programmes in early childhood, primary and secondary

teaching are professionally recognised qualifications.

You will learn about the New Zealand curriculum and develop

your teaching skills through practical experiences working with

children or youth. We offer one, three or four year teaching

programmes at our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses or online.

Graduates gain communication and management skills useful for

a variety of careers.

QUALIFICATIONS

» Bachelor of Teaching/with Honours

» Bachelor of Teaching Conjoint Programme

» Graduate Diploma of Teaching

Please refer to Faculty of Education pages 75-95 for postgraduate

qualifications for teachers.


Educational and Teaching Roles

Instructional Roles in

Government Services

Staff Training Roles in Business

Theatre Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/thst

The live encounter at the centre of a performance makes theatre

unique. It is this uniqueness which shapes the nature of Theatre

Studies at the University of Waikato.

Using a theory-through-practice approach to teaching and

learning, there is a focused study of performance and an

analytical approach to the theories which have informed

practice over the centuries. The practical tutorials, seminars and

rehearsals take place in the theatre laboratory space, The New

Place Theatre/Te Tapere Hou, and/or The Playhouse Theatre

at the purpose-built Academy of Performing Arts.

Staff are highly qualified with extensive professional and

artistic practice.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts


Actor

Arts Administrator

Director

Stage Manager

Teacher

Theatre Technician


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Tourism / Women’s and Gender Studies / Writing Studies

Tourismwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/tourism

www.waikato.ac.nz/go/tost

www.waikato.ac.nz/go/todv

Tourism is the world’s largest industry.

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Tourism Development provides a multidisciplinary approach

to the issues created by tourism. This programme has an

ethical co-operative planning approach to tourism planning,

management, business and research.

TOURISM MANAGEMENT

The study of tourism involves predicting the future – working

out what people will want from their leisure and travel pursuits.

You will study the structure of tourism organisations, aspects of

hospitality and leisure and the environmental and economic

impacts of tourism operations.

TOURISM STUDIES

Tourism Studies focuses closely on understanding tourism

as a social practice and on the demands of tourism planning

for sustainable outcomes. It provides skills in social and

environmental analysis leading to an understanding of the range

of impacts of tourism on natural environments and communities.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Bachelor of Tourism/with Honours


» Graduate Diploma





Tourism Operations Manager

Hotel and Resort Manager

Regional or National Tourism Planner

Events Planner

Tourism Consultant

Women’s and Gender Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/wgst

Women’s and Gender Studies looks at women’s lives, their status

in society and dilemmas and contradictions in gender relations.

This programme is stimulating, thought-provoking and relevant.

Papers address issues such as media representations of women

and men, fashion, health issues such as eating disorders, the

gender pay gap, sexuality, violence against women, and gender

and development.

QUALIFICATIONS



» Graduate Diploma





Equal Employment Opportunity Officer

Gender Consultant

Human Rights Advocate

Human Resource Manager

Policy Analyst

Writing Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/writ

A major in Writing Studies will help you to achieve your personal and

career goals by enabling you to identify who you are writing for, and

how to choose the best language and structures for your purpose.

It will equip you with the research skills you will need to write

convincingly and it will help you develop the reading and

analytical skills which are essential for effective writing.

In addition to the compulsory papers required for the Writing Studies

major, students can choose from one of the following strands:

» Creative writing

» Writing for media and the profession

» Academic skills-based writing

» Academic written English for non-native speakers

QUALIFICATIONS



» Graduate Diploma



» Master of Arts


Business Communication Journalism

Copy Writing for Advertising

Creative Writing

Journalism

Literary Fiction and Non-Friction

Public Relations

Report and Speech Writing

Teaching

Writing for Digital and Broadcast Media

Writing for Stage and Screen


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Supporting Subjects

Supporting SubjectsThe following subjects are offered as supporting subjects only.

Supporting subjects are subjects that complement your major

subject. They are studied in some depth but not in as much

depth as the major.

AMERICAN STUDIES

www.waikato.ac.nz/go/amst

The American continent, from Canada to Chile, includes the

world’s most powerful nation and a variety of different cultures.

Papers in American Studies include culture, history, literature

and politics of the countries that make up the Americas.

CHINESE

www.waikato.ac.nz/go/chin

China has a civilisation that spans 4,000 years, the longest

unbroken civilisation in the world. An understanding of this

emerging modern power and its language is an invaluable tool,

whether you are studying Chinese language and culture out of

interest or for career reasons.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/subjects/linguistics/esl

Many international students take ESLA papers to build their

academic English language skills. ESLA papers will provide you

with instruction and practice in advanced academic language

and communication skills (written, oral and aural). All papers

are supported by the University’s online learning management

system Moodle.

Waikato offers six papers in English as a Second Language at

100, 200 and 300 levels. These can be taken individually, or as

a supporting subject within the BA, BSocSc and most other

undergraduate degrees. Waikato is in a unique position with

this programme as we are the only university in New Zealand

which offers ESLA as a supporting subject for degree purposes!

100 LEVEL PAPERS

ESLA101 Academic Writing and Research

ESLA102 Academic Oral Presentation

200 LEVEL PAPERS

ESLA200 Academic Written Discourse

ESLA201 Academic Aural Strategies

ESLA202 Academic Oral Discourse

300 LEVEL PAPERS

ESLA300 Academic Research Writing: An Introduction

ESLA301 Academic Text: Understanding Meaning

ESLA302 English as an International Language

FRENCH

www.waikato.ac.nz/go/fren

French is one of the world’s most important languages, being

widely used in trade and diplomacy. France’s role in European

history and civilisation means that French culture has a

worldwide influence. If your future lies in the sciences, French

will give you access to a huge number of professional journals

and contacts in everything from agriculture to physics.

Whatever your career plans, French will help you communicate,

make friends and share ideas. It will also open up new worlds

through culture, literature, film and travel.

GERMAN

www.waikato.ac.nz/go/germ

German is the most widely spoken language in the European

Union, making it essential for effortless communication and

the sharing of academic knowledge.

JAPANESE

www.waikato.ac.nz/go/japa

Japan’s civilisation has long been known for its capacity for

technological development, but it is now also increasingly

influential in international politics and the arts. Studying Japan’s

fascinating culture and language provides a stimulating insight

into an important Asian country and a valuable basis for an

international career.

NEW ZEALAND STUDIES / AKORANGA AOTEAROA

www.waikato.ac.nz/go/nzst

This is an interdisciplinary programme of study which draws

together papers about New Zealand history, culture and identity.

PACIFIC STUDIES

www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/subjects/societies-cultures/pacific-stds

Pacific Studies is an interdisciplinary programme which enables

you to study topics relating to contemporary communities in

the Pacific Islands and New Zealand. Topics include political life,

social and economic behaviour, the impact of colonisation, foreign

aid, tourism and migration as well as ecological issues. Subjects

contributing to Pacific Studies include Anthropology, Geography,

History, Linguistics and Māori and Pacific Development.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/subjects/phil-rels/religious-stds

Religious Studies examines the religious dimension of human

existence. It also facilitates a broader understanding of human

history and life.

SPANISH

www.waikato.ac.nz/go/span

Spanish is the second most widely used language, with 500 million

speakers world-wide. It is the language of commerce, banking, and

diplomacy in most of Latin America and Spain, and is used in the

United States by over forty million people. The Spanish language

is of great importance to trade links between New Zealand, Latin

America and Spain.

TREATY OF WAITANGI STUDIES / AKORANGA TE TIRITI

O WAITANGI

www.waikato.ac.nz/study/subjects/ttwa.shtml

The Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand’s founding document –

seize the opportunity to learn, understand and make your own

judgement on what the Treaty of Waitangi is all about. Treaty of

Waitangi Studies cannot be taken as a major but can be taken

as a supporting subject within most degrees.


Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences 68

Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences 72

Faculty of Education 75

Te Piringa - Faculty of Law 80

School of Māori & Pacific Development 83

Faculty of Science & Engineering 86

Waikato Management School 89

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Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Undergraduate Study

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)

3 year degree – 360 points

In the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree you will study subjects which

deal with the history and the creative activities of humankind.

You will learn about human nature and the human mind as they

are revealed by the arts, the languages, the politics, and the

cultures of the past and the present.

The ability to communicate with each other is probably the

most powerful tool we have as human beings, and the ability

to communicate effectively is something that is vital to

success, whatever career or life path you choose. Because of

the communication skills developed through studying the Arts,

graduates of Arts degrees are valued as essential contributors

to the workplace.

Majors in the BA

Anthropology

Education Studies

English

Ethics

Geography

History

International Languages

and Culture

Linguistics

Mathematics

Music

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Screen and Media Studies

Theatre Studies

Writing Studies

Also available as supporting subjects for the BA

American Studies

English as a Second Language

Chinese

Creative Writing

French

German

Japanese

International Relations and

Security Studies

New Zealand Studies/Akoranga

Aotearoa

Pacific Studies

Religious Studies

Spanish

A language specialisation may be taken in one of the

following languages

Chinese

French

German

Japanese

Spanish

BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (BEP)


The Bachelor of Environmental Planning is a four-year degree

where you will deepen and broaden your knowledge about the

natural work and human use of the natural environment.

The programme aims to give you the knowledge and skills

needed to ensure we all use our natural resources with

care and with as little harm as possible. You will learn the

latest knowledge and ideas about sustainable development

and an ethic of care for the environment. The Bachelor of

Environmental Planning involves papers from the subjects

of Biology, Economics, Political Science, Earth Science and

Geography, plus Environmental Ethics.

Major in the BEP

Environmental Planning

BACHELOR OF MEDIA AND

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES (BMCT)


The Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies is an innovative

degree focused on emerging forms of output in new media and

creative practices. The BMCT brings several disciplines together

in a degree that explores the impact of creative technologies in

arts and media, while subjecting those technologies and creative

forms to critical inquiry. Online audio and video, portable devices,

networking and an on-demand culture have begun to produce

The Arts and Social Sciences are comprised of subjects and disciplines that deal primarily with people,

and with humanity. The role of staff is to help you attain intellectual independence in the context of

their academic or professional community.

SINAMA TUPOU FA’ANUNU, BSocSc(Hons), MSocSc

Ministry of Finance and National Planning in Tonga

Sinama works in the Aid Management Division of the Ministry of

Finance in Tonga assisting with aid management and coordination.

“It is a very challenging job where it requires a lot of my time,

particularly when there is a mission fielded in Tonga, but it is also

very rewarding. I get to meet with very important people in the

Government and also consultants from donor countries when they

come on their missions to Tonga.”

Sinama believes that her Waikato University qualifications

have increased her confidence and skills base, and given her

opportunities that she could only have dreamed of before.

“Waikato University provides you with the best lecturers and also

an environment where you can feel at home, especially if you’re an

international student. It is a multi-cultural University with lots of

diversity, which you will appreciate and treasure when you finish

your time there.”

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a transformed creative environment. The degree provides

a distinctive undergraduate experience leading to graduates

who are not only skilled in a variety of contemporary mediated

creative practices but also possess a thorough conceptual and

critical understanding of their cultural impact.

Majors in the BMCT

Creative Practices

Creative Technologies

Design Media

Māori Media and Communication


Note: A specialisation in Creative Writing is also available for the BMCT.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BMus)


Music staff at the University of Waikato come from a variety

of backgrounds and each has different areas of expertise. The

Bachelor of Music is our specialist degree and most students who

are keen to take music as their major area of study enrol for the

Bachelor of Music. You choose between an Academic programme

or a Performance programme, depending on your interest. There

are specific requirements for all streams.

Streams

Popular Music

Composition

Digital Music

Māori Musical Instruments in Traditional and Contemporary Contexts

Māori Song and Dance in Traditional and Contemporary Contexts

Western Music History

Chamber Music

Performance

Performance Techniques

Western Music History

If you have (or expect to gain) New Zealand University Entrance

you are eligible to apply for the BMus. You must also meet one of

the following requirements:

» NCEA – 14 credits in Music at Level 3 (or Intl equivalent)

» NCEA – 20 credits in Music at Level 2 (or Intl equivalent)

» A grade 5 theory pass or better in the Australian Music

Education Board, Trinity College, or Royal College of Music

examinations, or

» A qualification considered equivalent.

For the Performance stream, a selection process applies and

you will be required to successfully complete an audition. Some

papers have specific entry requirements. If you do not have

the required background, you may be directed to take certain

papers in your first year of study. All other applications will be

considered on a case-by-case basis.

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (BSocSc)


The Social Sciences look at how people and society function

and change. The Bachelor of Social Sciences will equip you

with the skills required for the continuously changing world

of employment. If you want to work with and are enthusiastic

about people, policy, planning and/or research, then the BSocSc

is suitable for you.

Majors in the BSocSc

Anthropology

Economics

Education Studies


Ethics

Geography

History

Human Development

Industrial Relations and Human

Resource Management

Labour Studies

Linguistics

Māori and Pacific Development

Māori Cultural Studies /

Tikanga Māori

Philosophy

Political Science

Population Studies

Psychology

Public Policy

Social Policy

Sociology

Tourism Studies

Women’s and Gender Studies

Also available as a supporting subject for the BSocSc

Chinese


French


Security Studies

German

Japanese

Pacific Studies

Psychology and Management

Religious Studies

Spanish

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW)


The Bachelor of Social Work is taught in partnership between the

University of Waikato and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic in Tauranga.

It is a caring response to helping people overcome, adjust or

change social circumstances and function within society with as

much ease as possible. Social and Community Workers work with

individuals, families, whānau, groups, schools and communities,

especially with disadvantaged members of society, for whom

they may provide advocacy and other skills and services. It is

also important that social workers carry out research and build

a foundation of knowledge to further work in the field.

» Please note: Specific entry requirements apply. For more

information visit www.waikato.ac.nz/go/socw

BACHELOR OF TOURISM (BTour)


Tourism is the world’s most rapidly growing industry and is

important to the economies of New Zealand and other countries

within the Pacific region. The rapid growth of this international

industry has led to an increasing demand for graduates who have

a functional and critical understanding of tourism in its wider

social, cultural, economic and political contexts.

Majors in the BTour

Geography Tourism Development

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Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Graduate and Postgraduate Study

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (GradCert) AND

GRADUATE DIPLOMA (GradDip)

The Graduate Certificate (GradCert) and Graduate Diploma

(GradDip) are available to meet the needs of graduates who wish

to broaden and deepen their knowledge in a selected area of study

other than the area in which they majored for their bachelors

degree. If you successfully complete the GradDip yoy may then

apply to continue in that subject at a higher level of study, such

as a Bachelor with Honours, leading to a Masters degree, if desired.

Subjects in the GradCert and GradDip

Anthropology

Chinese

Creative Practices


Design Media

Economics

Education Studies

English


Ethics

French

Geography

German

History

Human Development

Industrial Relations and Human

Resource Management

International Languages

and Culture

Japanese

Labour Studies

Linguistics


Māori Cultural Studies/Tikanga Māori

Mathematics

Music

Philosophy

Political Science

Population Studies

Psychology

Public Policy

Religious Studies


Social Policy

Sociology

Spanish

Theatre Studies

Tourism Development

Tourism Studies

Women’s and

Gender Studies

Writing Studies

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE (PGCert) AND

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGDip)

If you wish to broaden and deepen your knowledge in your

subject area at undergraduate level, then the Postgraduate

Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) are

available to meet your needs.

Subjects in the PGCert and PGDip

Anthropology

Applied Linguistics

Chinese

Demography

Economics

Education Studies

English


French

Geography

German

Health Development and Policy

History

Human Development

International Relations and Security Studies

Japanese

Labour Studies

Mathematics

Music

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Public Policy


Second Language Teaching

Social Policy

Sociology

Theatre Studies

Women’s and

Gender Studies

MASTER OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (MAppPsy)

Following the successful completion of the BSocSc with

a major in Psychology you may apply for the Master of

Applied Psychology (MAppPsy), with Community Psychology,

Organisational Psychology, or Behaviour Analysis as a programme

of study. The MAppPsy involves two years of full-time study.

MASTER OF ARTS (MA)

Following successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts with

Honours degree (or equivalent), the Master of Arts is available

to meet your needs if you wish to further broaden and deepen

your knowledge in the subject in which you studied in your

Honours degree.

Majors in the MA

Anthropology

Chinese

Education Studies

English

French

Geography

German

History


Security Studies

Japanese

Mathematics

Music

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology


Theatre Studies

Note: Māori Media and Communication, Te Reo Māori and Tikanga

Māori can be taken for the MA. Please see the School of Māori & Pacific

Development pages 83-85.

MASTER OF ARTS (APPLIED) (MA(APPLIED))

Following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in

Second Language Teaching or equivalent, you may apply to enrol

in the one year Master of Arts (Applied) to further your study in

issues of Second Language Teaching or Applied Linguistics

MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (MEP)

Following successful completion of the Bachelor of Social

Sciences with Honours majoring in Resources and Environmental

Planning, you may apply for the Master of Environmental

Planning, a one year practicum-based programme of study.

MASTER OF MUSIC (MMus)

Following successful completion of the Bachelor of Music with

Honours degree (or equivalent), the Master of Music is available

to meet your needs if you wish to further broaden and deepen

your knowledge in the subject in which you studied in your

Honours degree.

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Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate Qualifications

Programme of Studies Duration Coursework / Research

Bachelor of Arts 3 years Coursework, undergraduate papers

Bachelor of Environmental Planning 4 years Coursework, undergraduate papers

Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies 3 years Coursework, undergraduate papers

Bachelor of Music 3 years Coursework, undergraduate papers

Bachelor of Social Sciences 3 years Coursework, undergraduate papers

Bachelor of Social Work 4 years Coursework, undergraduate papers, work placements

Bachelor of Tourism 3 years Coursework, undergraduate papers

Graduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework, undergraduate papers

Graduate Diploma 1 year Coursework, undergraduate papers

Bachelor of Arts with Honours 1 year Coursework, graduate papers, dissertation

Bachelor of Music with Honours 1 year Coursework, graduate papers, dissertation

Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours 1 year Coursework, graduate papers, dissertation

Bachelor of Tourism with Honours 1 year Coursework, graduate papers

Postgraduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework, graduate papers

Postgraduate Diploma 1 year Coursework, graduate papers

Master of Arts 1 year* Dissertation/Thesis

Master of Arts (Applied) 1 year* Coursework/Dissertation/Thesis

Master of Applied Psychology 2 years* Coursework/Thesis

Master of Environmental Planning 1 year* Practicum/Thesis

Master of Music 1 year* Dissertation/Thesis

Master of Philosophy 2 years Thesis

Master of Social Sciences 1 year* Dissertation/Thesis

Doctor of Musical Arts 3 years Musical Performance/Thesis

Doctor of Philosophy 3 years Thesis

*Following the completion of an Honours degree, Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent.

» For further information on graduate study in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, please visit www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil), DOCTOR OF

PHILOSOPHY (PhD) AND DOCTOR OF MUSICAL

ARTS (DMA)

A Master of Philosophy (MPhil), involves a minimum of one year

of original research culminating in the writing of a thesis. The

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) involves a minimum of two years of

original research culminating in a thesis. The Doctor of Musical

Arts involves three years of original research culminating in

musical performances and a thesis. These degrees are overseen

by The University of Waikato Postgraduate Studies Committee,

which must approve any student’s registration as a candidate

for MPhil or doctorate degree.

If you are accepted for a higher degree you will be provided with

expert supervision in the intended area of research and you can be

assured that the resources required for that research are available.

If you are considering postgraduate study in the Faculty then

we strongly encourage you to contact the academic staff

working in your areas of interest.

MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (MSocSc)

Following successful completion of the Bachelor of Social

Sciences with Honours degree (or equivalent), the Master

of Social Sciences is available to meet your needs if you wish

to further broaden and deepen your knowledge in the subject

in which you studied in your Honours degree.

Majors in the MSocSc

Anthropology

Demography

Economics

Education Studies

Geography

Health Development and Policy

History

Human Development

Labour Studies

Māori Cultural Studies/

Tikanga Māori

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Public Policy

Social Policy

Social Science Research

Sociology

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MATT VISSER, BCGD

Enjoying OE while freelancing for various agencies, London

Winning a major international award only three years out of uni?

Yeah, right.

But Computer Graphic Design graduate Matt Visser has done just

that. His screensaver that allows you to toss a Toyota Hilux around

onscreen simply by tilting your laptop took out an award at the

2008 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.

Developed while Matt was working at Saatchi & Saatchi in Auckland,

the screensaver also won the worldwide company’s Chairman’s

Award and its Interactive Award. It uses Flash, a multimedia platform

for adding animation and interactivity to webpages.

Matt, who was lead Flash developer on the project, says the

screensaver made use of a movement sensor in newer Mac laptops.

The award-winning demo is at www.mattv.co.nz, along with other

examples of Matt’s work, including a quirky animated banner ad

for the recent movie Ice Age 3.

Matt is currently working in London after a year at Saatchi &

Saatchi and a two-year stint at TVNZ. “I’m a hybrid Flash developer

and designer – that means I can do the programming and coding as

well as the design,” he says. “I work a lot with non-technical people

who don’t have an awareness of the technical process to create

these projects, so you need good communication skills.”

Matt says the Waikato Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design

was a great pathway into the industry. “I really liked the mix of

programming and design,” he says. “A lot of people out there are

self-taught, but these days I think you really need a degree.”

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this fi eld and has a strong international reputation for both its research and teaching excellence.

Staff are actively involved in a wide range of exciting and innovative research that transcends the

boundary between theory and practice.

Undergraduate Study

BACHELOR OF COMPUTING & MATHEMATICAL

SCIENCES (BCMS)


Supply and demand. That’s what industry is all about. And there

is a great demand for skills in computing and mathematics.

Having these valuable abilities can mean two things – career

options and job security.

Waikato’s Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

(BCMS) is the gateway to careers in high technology industries.

It is centred on studies in computer science and mathematics,

and is oriented towards the many professions that require high

levels of expertise in these subjects.

Recommended subjects to take at school would be Mathematics

with Calculus or Statistics and Modelling.

Majors in the BCMS

Computer Science Mathematics

Specialisations

Artificial Intelligence

Computer Technology

Data Mining

Economics

Finance

Games and Multimedia

Information Systems

Internet Applications

Networks

Software Development

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)


The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is an internationally recognised

qualification, valued for its flexibility and general excellence in

scientific applications and research. It is a degree that is tailored

to provide excellent career opportunities and a great background

for further study.

Majors in the BSc

Computer Science

Statistics

Mathematics

» For further majors in this qualification please see the

Faculty of Science & Engineering pages 86-88.

Specialisations

Applied Computing

Artificial Intelligence

Computer Technology

Data Mining

Economics

Finance

Games and Multimedia

Information Systems

Internet Applications

Networks

Software Development


The BCGD can be awarded with honours for a further year of study.

Entries are accepted throughout the year and positions fill quickly.

» For more information visit www.cgd.waikato.ac.nz


BACHELOR OF COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN

WITH HONOURS (BCGD(Hons))

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN (PGDipCGD)

MASTER OF COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN (MCGD)

Graphic design is everywhere in our world today, on almost every

surface, material or digital, that we touch and see; conveying

messages from commerce, education, government and society;

entertaining us, interacting with us. In the midst of emerging

media, liquid culture and accelerating technology, graphic design

makes coherent communication possible.

Graphic design at a graduate level applies theory and practice

to communication aesthetics. Graduate level study in computer

graphic design is an opportunity to plan, develop and carry out a

large-scale design project supported by original research. Topics

are tailored to suit your aspirations and therefore provide you

with an opportunity for honing a particular aspect of graphic

design further.

In order for you to undertake a Master of Computer Graphic

Design (MCGD) you need to have completed a Bachelor

of Computer Graphic Design (Hons) or equivalent, OR a

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Graphic Design, and must

demonstrate evidence of research writing ability.

Both the BCGD(Hons) or the PGDipCGD offer a pathway into a

Master of Computer Graphic Design after the completion of the

Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design, or equivalent undergraduate

degree with a strong major in Graphic Design. A background in

Fine Arts or another form of design is not sufficient for entry into

the postgraduate Computer Graphic Design programmes.

The BCGD(Hons) is a part-research-based one year programme,

and is taught on the University of Waikato campus. You will

complete a research and exhibition project alongside taught

papers from within the University of Waikato.

The PGDipCGD is a one year programme with has a large

taught component. The PGDipCGD is only taught at the

Wanganui School of Design (www.wsd.ac.nz), however

the University of Waikato is planning to offer the PGDipCGD

on campus in 2012 (pending approval).

Similar to the BCGD(Hons), the Master of Computer Graphic

Design (MCGD) is a one year, research-only full-time programme

with no taught classes. The majority of the Masters research

focuses on Realisation and Exhibition: a major design research

project consisting of a written thesis and a body of exhibited

work that expresses the research.

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SBACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (BE)


You will learn about the professional application of engineering

and design skills, including economic and environmental factors

and the requirements of professional practice. The Waikato BE,

which is fully accredited by the professional body IPENZ, is

designed to allow you to develop your own potential.

The professional application of engineering and design skills,

including the requirements of professional practice, means you

will be prepared for roles as engineers and able to create, design

and realise sophisticated engineering technologies.

Specifi ed Programme for the BE

Software Engineering

» For further specified programmes in this qualification please

see the Engineering section on page 46.

A selection process applies. You are expected to have studied Level

3 Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics and Modelling) and Physics

at senior secondary school level. The specified programme of

Software Engineering does not require Physics.

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN (BCGD)


The Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design (BCGD) is a specialist

three year design degree that enables you to combine skills

in visual art, creative and lateral thinking with computing, the

ability to problem solve and a focus on new technology. BCGD

graduates find work in: Web, Games Design, TV and Motion

graphics, Advertising and Corporate Identity.

The Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design is offered in partnership

with the Wanganui School of Design. This professional degree

is unique in New Zealand and in line with new international

developments in design education. The two institutions are a four

hour drive apart, and it is not possible to study at both institutions

at the same time.

The BCGD at the University of Waikato specialises in media

technology that meets the growing need for designers who are

visually literate and able to work with high technology. These are

the web designers, interactive designers, multimedia and games

design people.

A selection process applies and you must complete a Portfolio

containing ten pieces of art or design work. Please include the

ID number that you will receive during the online application

process when naming your Portfolio.

International students are only able to begin the BCGD in the

February/March “A Semester” intake.

Students applying for entry to the BCGD must submit/complete

the following requirements, in addition to their international

student application form:

» Portfolio of creative work (could be emailed)

» Pre-entry exercises (online)


Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences

MASTER OF ENGINEERING (ME)

This is a 1 year degree (120 points at 500 level) and only

available if you have completed a 4 year BE/BTech with a

significant engineering content. If you’re a ME student you can

enrol in either a 120 point research thesis or a combination of

a 90 point thesis plus 30 points at 500 level.

Thesis topics available include: electronic engineering, software

engineering, materials engineering, process engineering,

mechanical engineering, biochemical engineering, environmental

technology. If you are interested in undertaking a Master of

Engineering, you are advised to consult the research interests

of academics in the faculty (linked to www.eng.waikato.ac.nz).

Subjects Available

Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

MASTER OF SCIENCE

To enrol in an MSc you must have completed (or almost

completed) a Bachelors degree with a major in computer science,

mathematics or statistics and attained good enough grades for

advanced study. If you have a Bachelors degree in a non-relevant

subject, and then complete an appropriate Graduate Diploma,

you may be accepted into an MSc.

The MSc is a two year degree, consisting of 240 points at 500

level. The normal pattern is to gain 120 points in the first year,

then complete a 120 point thesis in the second.

In Computer Science, mathematics or statistics, the normal

route to enrol in an MSc is to substitute a Postgraduate Diploma

(PGDip) for the first year of MSc study. If for the PGDip you take

120 points of courses in 500 level (one of those is a COMP591

Dissertation) and if your performance is adequate (normally

B+ average or better), you will be able to switch into the

second year of the MSc.

If you have a BCMS(Hons) or a BSc{Hons), then you would

proceed to the start of the second year of the MSc.

Subjects Available

Computer Science

Statistics

Mathematics

ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES FROM

UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO FOUNDATION STUDIES

Admission is guaranteed to University of Waikato Bachelor

degrees provided you gain the following grades.

Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design

Applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis. You will

need at least a C grade in each paper and you must also

provide a portfolio as specified by the Faculty of Computing

& Mathematical Sciences.

Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

An overall B grade average including a B grade in Calculus for

Foundation Studies or Statistics for Foundation Studies and at

least a C in every other paper.

Bachelor of Engineering

An overall B grade average, including a B grade in Physics for

Foundation Studies, B grade in either Calculus for Foundation

Studies or Statistics for Foundation Studies and at least a C grade

in every other paper. Students who intend to major in Materials

and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biochemical

Engineering will additionally need to achieve a B grade in

Chemistry for Foundation Studies.

Bachelor of Science

Majoring in Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics

An overall B grade average including a B grade in Calculus for

Foundation Studies or Statistics for Foundation Studies and at

least a C in every other paper.

Graduate and Postgraduate Qualifications


Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design with Honours 1 year Coursework and dissertation

Bachelor of Science with Honours 1 year Coursework and dissertation

Graduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework

Graduate Diploma 1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma 1 year Coursework

Master of Computer Graphic Design 1 year** Coursework

Master of Engineering 15 months Coursework and/or thesis

Master of Science 2 years Coursework, thesis or dissertation

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 2 years Thesis

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 3 years Thesis

**Following completion of a Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent.

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Faculty of Education

Undergraduate Study

TEACHER EDUCATION

Our early childhood, primary and secondary teacher education

programmes aim to develop qualified teachers who are

professional leaders and decision-makers. For pathways

programmes into university refer to page 29.

BACHELOR OF TEACHING (BTchg)

3 year – 360 points

The BTchg Early Childhood is for people interested in working

with children from birth to approximately five years old in

early childhood services. Compulsory papers in this programme

examine areas such as professional practice, bicultural practice,

understanding curriculum, theories of learning and development,

infant and toddler pedagogy, parents and whānau (family)

engagement and transitions for children. All papers have an

emphasis on equity and social justice. There are opportunities

in a number of papers to enhance skills and knowledge in areas

such as art, music, mathematics, information technology, dance

and language and literacy.

The BTchg Primary is for people interested in working with

children from 5-13 years old in primary, middle, intermediate

and kura kaupapa schools. Compulsory papers in this programme

examine areas such as such as cultural and linguistic diversity,

learning and teaching, curriculum and assessment and classroom

management. Curriculum papers enhance your knowledge

of curriculum subjects such as the arts, environmental and

sustainable education, health and physical education, language

and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and technology.

Practical Experiences (Practicum/Placements)

The practicum involves practical teaching experience over

several consecutive weeks in a school or early childhood service.

This is an opportunity to put the theory learned into practice.

At other times of the year, weekly placements involve spending

time in an early childhood service or school. These placements

are linked to specific papers and require completing tasks

and observations.

BACHELOR OF TEACHING (BTchg) CONJOINT

4 year (at least) – 540 points

This programme qualifies you to teach. It can be completed

in either secondary, primary or middle-school teaching.

This intensive programme involves completing two degrees

concurrently – a BTchg and a Subject degree (eg Arts, Science,

Sport and Leisure Studies or Social Sciences). In the BTchg

programme you will gain theoretical knowledge and practical

experience in teaching.

The Faculty of Education is New Zealand’s premier research-led institution offering programmes in

teacher education, sport and leisure studies, counselling and postgraduate study.

DR AI-HSIN HO

Masters of Educational Leadership, Graduate Diploma of

Teaching (Secondary) and Doctor of Education graduate.

It has been a busy year for Dr Ai-Hsin Ho. Originally from Taiwan,

30-year-old Ai-Hsin completed a Doctorate in Education (EdD) and

a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary). She was keen to gain

a reputable postgraduate qualification that combined education

and business. The Masters in Educational Leadership at Waikato

suited perfectly and in 2003 she graduated with first-class honours.

For her EdD thesis Ai-Hsin explored what creates a sustainable

partnership between New Zealand and East Asian higher

educational institutions. For this research Ai-Hsin interviewed

university leaders, academics and administrators in Singapore,

China, Taiwan and New Zealand to explore the influencing

factors that impact on such relationships. A Waikato doctoral

scholarship and a New Zealand Postgraduate Student Study

Abroad Award covered her travel expenses.

Ai-Hsin praises the Faculty of Education for the support

she has received during her studies. She also enjoys the

international perspective, campus environment and convenience

of Waikato University.

Now that she has just completed her studies she hopes to teach

in a New Zealand secondary school, using her experience and

knowledge to inspire young people.

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TEACHING (GradDipT)

1 year – 153 points (Early Childhood/Primary)

1 year – 120 points (Secondary)

This intensive one-year programme is for those who already

have a degree and who want to teach. The GradDipT is available

in early childhood, primary or secondary teaching. You will gain

theoretical knowledge and practical experience in teaching.

BACHELOR OF SPORT AND LEISURE STUDIES (BSpLS)

3 year – 120 points (80 points at 200 level or above)

The BSpLS offers a broad variety of compulsory and elective

papers and covers all avenues of sport and leisure from sports,

to outdoor adventure experiences, health-related fitness,

performing arts and aquatic activities. It examines self and

sport and leisure, national and community structures, plus the

cultural, psychological and sociological aspects of sport and

leisure. A fieldwork placement allows you to look inside the

industry and develop crucial networks. The academic pathway

is a BSpLS(Hons) or PGDip(SpLS).

Diplomas

DIPLOMA (Dip)


If you want a bridging qualification into graduate study and

who have not studied a certain subject before you can study

a Diploma. The entry requirement is University admission.

Diplomas

» Education

» Education (Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education)

» Sport and Leisure Studies

Graduate Study

GRADUATE DIPLOMA (GradDip)


If you did not include the subject you now wish to study in

your first degree you can study a GradDip. It is a pathway into

postgraduate study. The entry requirement is a bachelors degree.

Graduate Diplomas

» Adult Education and Training

» Education

» Education (Arts Education)

» Sport and Leisure Studies

» Teaching (refer to teacher education section)

Teacher Education Criteria » Entry into all teacher education programmes requires

completing a selection and interview process, therefore

early application is advisable (August – November).

» Generally our teacher education programmes are for

citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand.

However, applications can be received from students

who are from other countries with education systems

similar to New Zealand.

» Before applying for teacher education programmes if

you are an overseas applicant you will need to have your

degree assessed as the equivalent to a NZ degree by

the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). The

University of Waikato is able to complete the assessment,

however you may be requested to provide an NZQA

assessment if you want to teach in NZ. This process can

take up to three months and applicants will need to

contact NZQA directly if requested to: www.nzqa.govt.nz

» At the time of application for a teaching programme you

will be required to provide evidence of a clear criminal

history. Information about the required documentation can

be located in the Teacher Education Supplementary Form.

Completing this form is part of the application process.

» Gaining a New Zealand teaching qualification enables you

to become provisionally registered to teach in New Zealand.

At the time of applying for teacher registration you will

need to include an NZQA assessment of your overseas

qualification. After two years of uninterrupted full-time

teaching you will be eligible to apply for full registration.

For registration details visit the NZ Teachers Council

website: www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz

» If English is not your first language you are required to

provide sufficient evidence of your competency in English.

The IELTS requirements for the BTchg/GradDipT is 7.0

in all bands. See pages 22-23.

» International students can receive pastoral and academic

support from the Faculty of Education’s International

Student Support Co-ordinators: Dr Sue Dymock email:

[email protected] or Rosanna Luoni email:

[email protected]

Academic Pathway » The academic pathway for the BTchg and Conjoint is the

BTchg(Hons) or PGDip. For the GradDipT further study

is available through a PGDip in Education.

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POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE TERTIARY TEACHINGIf you have at least two years of full-time (or equivalent)

experience in tertiary teaching, and you wish to develop your

own teaching and gain a formal qualification for tertiary

teaching, you can undertake a PGCert(TertTchg).

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS (PGDip)

1 year – 120 points at 500 level

A PGDip is equivalent to one year of full-time study. It requires

completing four postgraduate level papers. Entry requires you

to have studied the chosen PGDip area in your undergraduate

bachelors degree and/or to have appropriate practical, professional

or scholarly experience. The academic pathway is a Masters degree.

Note: If you’re studying a PGDip and you’re intending to undertake

a thesis at masters level you should include an approved research

methods paper.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA EDUCATION

This flexible programme enables you to plan a themed and

tailored programme that explores an area of Education. It is

particularly suited to teachers. In addition there are a number

of specialisations.

PGDip(Ed) Specialisations

» Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education

» eEducation

» Guidance and Pastoral Care

» In-Service Teacher Educator

» Māori Medium Teaching – Te Rōpū Tohu Paerua

» Middle Schooling

» Music Education (Orff-Schulwerk)

» Restorative Practices

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

If you are interested in the theory and practice of literacy/

literature teaching at primary and secondary level, TESOL,

EAL, bilingual and multicultural education you can study

this programme. You are required to have a minimum of three

years’ appropriate work experience in a language and literacy

related field.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

LANGUAGE AND LITERACY EDUCATION

If you are interested in the theory and practice of literacy/

literature teaching at primary and secondary level, TESOL,

EAL, bilingual and multicultural education you can study

this programme. You are required to have a minimum of

three years’ appropriate work experience in a language and

literacy related field.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA MATHEMATICS EDUCATIONIf you are a graduate interested in Mathematics Education, and

you are a wanting to improve your content and pedagogical

content knowledge in mathematics education, the Postgraduate

Diploma in Mathematics Education is suitable for you.

Postgraduate Study

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES (PGCert)

1 semester – 60 points at 500 level or above

A PGCert is equivalent to one semester (12 weeks) of full-time

study. It requires completing two postgraduate level papers.

To enter into a PGCert you’ll be required to have studied the

chosen subject in your undergraduate bachelors degree and/or

to have appropriate practical, professional or scholarly experience.

Some PGCerts are available only on a part-time basis. In some

cases a PGCert is a pathway into a PGDip in the chosen subjects.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE COUNSELLING

(COUNSELLING SUPERVISION)If you are an experienced counselling practitioner this

programme offers advanced education in professional

supervision. Papers investigate a diverse range of mainstream

models of supervision and take into account current debates

in the field of professional supervision.

Note: There is a selection process. Apply before 30 November.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE COUNSELLING

(FAMILY COUNSELLING)If you are an experienced counselling practitioner this

programme offers advanced education on the professional

contexts of family and relationship counselling in New Zealand.

Note: There is a selection process. Apply before 30 November.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE EDUCATIONThis programme provides professional training in Education

and builds upon knowledge gained in an undergraduate

education/teaching degree.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE SCHOOL PRINCIPALSHIPIf you are interested in educational leadership this programme

will be well suited for you. You’ll need 3+ years of teaching

experience to study this programme.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

SPORT & LEISURE STUDIESIf you’re a graduate with a BSpLS and you’re interested in

advancing your understanding of Sport and Leisure Studies you

can study this programme.

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA SCIENCE EDUCATIONIf you are a graduate interested in science or environmental

education, and you are wanting to improve your content

and pedagogical content knowledge in Science Education, the

Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education is suitable for you.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA SPORT & LEISURE STUDIES

If you want to foster an interest and understanding that derives

from the latest research in sport and leisure you should study

this programme.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

If you are interested in postgraduate study in technology

education this programme would suit you. Technology education

papers cover current issues in technology education research and

development, the nature of technology and technology education

and learning and curriculum in technology education.

BACHELORS DEGREE WITH HONOURS (Hons)


If you’re a high-performing bachelors degree graduate interested

in advancing your understanding of the subject you studied

at undergraduate level you can study a bachelors degree

with honours.

BACHELOR OF TEACHING (Hons)

This programme aims to enrich professional preparation through

in-depth studies of various aspects of teaching. It allows for further

possibilities in teaching and learning, curriculum and research,

and enhances employment and professional prospects. Entry is

based on the academic performance achieved in the BTchg and

above-average teaching practice. If you’re a practicing teacher you

may also apply, and you should submit a curriculum vitae and

an attestation about your teaching performance from a senior

colleague. The academic pathway is a Master in Education.

BACHELOR OF SPORT & LEISURE STUDIES (Hons)

If you are a high-performing BSpLS graduate and you want

to extend your studies in a specified area in sport and leisure

you can study a BSpLS with honours. The academic pathway

is a Master of Sport and Leisure Studies.

MASTERS


A Masters programme normally requires the completion of

a 120 or a 90-point thesis. Masters programmes can also

be coursework alone. The academic pathway for a thesis-based

Masters is doctoral study.

The entry requirement for a Masters degree is a bachelors degree

with honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in the relevant subject.

You will also need to have completed or enrol concurrently

in an approval research methods paper.

MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd)

You can study this programme if you are a graduate interested in

researching a specific area relevant to education, such as Teaching,

Learning and Assessment, Curriculum, Educational Policy Studies,

Mathematics Education, Science or Technology Education.

The entry requirement is a BTchg(Hons) or a PGDip(Ed).

MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

(MEdLeadership)

If you are an aspiring or current educational leader interested

in broadening your understanding of educational leadership,

you can study this programme. The MEd(Leadership) can be

completed through coursework alone or through the completion

of a thesis. The entry requirement is a PGDip (EdLeadership)

or equivalent.

MASTER OF SPORT AND LEISURE STUDIES (MSpLS)

If you are a graduate wanting to pursue advanced study in

Sport and Leisure this programme is for you. It aims to foster an

interest and understanding that derives from the latest research

in sport and leisure; ultimately promoting future professional

leadership in this industry. The MSpLS can be completed through

coursework alone or through the completion of a thesis. The entry

requirement is a BSpLS(Hons) or a PGDip(SpLS).

MASTER OF COUNSELLING (MCouns)

2 years – 240 points at 500 level

If you are a professional counsellor or supervisor interested in

leadership roles within the New Zealand counselling profession,

this programme is for you. The MCouns can be completed by

coursework alone or a combination of coursework and research.

You will be required to have at least two years of experience as a

counsellor or in a related profession and completion of a selection

process. Apply before 31 October.

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil)


This programme requires the completion of a thesis.


This is a two-year (at least) full-time research degree culminating

in the presentation of a thesis. You are expected to make an

original contribution to knowledge while extending their research

skills. Entry requires a Masters degree and research experience.

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD)

This is a three-year full-time research degree. It involves one

third of guided study and two-thirds thesis. This is a professional

doctorate for senior practitioners. Entry requires a strong record

of professional experience in Education, a Masters degree and

research experience.

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Programme of Studies Duration Entry Requirements Coursework/Thesis

Graduate Diplomas

Graduate Diploma (Adult Education and Training) 1 year Bachelors degree Coursework

Graduate Diploma (Education) 1 year Bachelors degree Coursework

Graduate Diploma (Education) (Arts Education) 1 year Bachelors degree Coursework

Graduate Diploma (Sport & Leisure Studies) 1 year Bachelors degree Coursework

Graduate Diploma of Teaching 1 year Bachelors degree + selection process Coursework

Postgraduate Certificates

Postgraduate Certifi cate (Counselling) (Counselling Supervision)

1 year part-timeBachelors degreecounselling qualifi cation and experience + member of recognised professional association

Coursework

Postgraduate Certifi cate (Counselling) (Family Counselling)

2 years part-time Coursework

Postgraduate Certifi cate (Education) 1 semester Teaching/Education degree or degree + teaching qual. Coursework

Postgraduate Certifi cate (School Principalship) 1 semester Teaching/Education degree + 3 years teaching experience Coursework

Postgraduate Certifi cate (Sport & Leisure Studies) 1 semester Bachelor of Sport & Leisure Studies Coursework

Postgraduate Certifi cate (Tertiary Teaching) 1 semester Teaching/Education degree + 2 years tertiary teaching Coursework

Postgraduate Diplomas

Postgraduate Diploma (Education) 1 year

Bachelor of Teaching/Education degreeor Bachelors degree + teaching qualifi cation

Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education)

1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (eEducation) 1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Guidance and Pastoral Care)

1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (In-Service Teacher Education)

1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Māori Medium Teaching)

1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Middle Schooling)

1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Music Education – Orff-Schulwerk)

1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Restorative Practices)

1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Educational Leadership) 1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Language and Literacy Education)

1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Mathematics Education) 1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Science Education) 1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Technology Education) 1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma (Sport & Leisure Studies) 1 year Bachelor of Sport & Leisure Studies Coursework

Honours

Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies (Hons) 1 year Bachelor of Sport & Leisure Studies (B+ average) Coursework

Bachelor of Teaching (Hons) 1 year Bachelor of Teaching (B+ average) Coursework

Masters

Master of Counselling 2 years Bachelors degree + 2-3 years professional experience Coursework + Thesis

Master of Education 1 year BTchg(Hons) or PGDip(Ed) Thesis or Coursework

Master of Educational Leadership 1 year PGDip(EdLeadership) Thesis or Coursework

Master of Sport and Leisure Studies 1 year BSpLS(Hons) or PGDip(SpLS) Thesis or Coursework

Doctoral

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 1 year Masters/research/approval Thesis

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 3 years Masters/research/approval Thesis

Doctor of Education (EdD) 3 years Masters/research/approval/professional experience Thesis


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Te Piringa - Faculty of Law

Te Piringa - Faculty of Law has particular strengths in international law, indigenous legal issues,

environmental law, alternative dispute resolution, intellectual property, law and information technology,

human rights, laws of armed confl ict, and law and public policy. It has a strong focus on social justice.

Te Piringa - Faculty of Law takes a prominent role in a broad

range of important national and international legal issues in

academic, professional and public forums. Our staff regularly

provide policy and legal advice to government, business and

non-governmental organisations.

We offer you comprehensive and quality programmes in the

study of law at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels.

Our international student group is diverse, with students from

many different countries.

Te Piringa - Faculty of Law is committed to providing you

with a challenging and enriching educational experience both

at graduate and postgraduate levels, in a supportive learning

environment. Staff are actively engaged in trend-setting research

which is published in internationally peer-reviewed publications.

We are a responsible Law Faculty wishing to see you using

your law qualifications in a manner which is effective and in

accordance with your career plans. If you are contemplating

study at Waikato, we ask you to consider whether the purpose of

study is to enable you to undertake legal practice. Then;

a. If you wish to use the qualification to practice law in your

own country you need to ensure that the New Zealand LLB

will enable you to do this.

b. If you wish to practice law in New Zealand you need to ensure

that you will comply with the legal requirements of the

New Zealand Council of Legal Education. All enquiries should

be emailed to [email protected] which is the body responsible

for regulating legal practice in New Zealand. Administrative

staff at Te Piringa - Faculty of Law, are keen and willing to

assist in this regard.

Undergraduate Study

DIPLOMA IN LAW

The two year Diploma in Law programme provides flexible

full-time and part-time study options and is offered through

a combination of lectures (which can be viewed online) and

tutorials held in Hamilton and Tauranga. The Diploma of Law

papers can be credited towards the first and second years of

our LLB programme.

DECLAN REDMAN

LLB student

Being from Canada, I was initially attracted to the notion of taking

an LLB in New Zealand because of the warmer climate. What also

appealed was the fact I could complete an LLB in less time than it

would take in Canada, the price was similar and I’d be able to use

the degree back home. Getting to travel was another bonus.

Waikato Law doesn’t require an intermediate year, which means

you can take that leap of faith and go overseas to complete a

degree with a little more certainty, and that’s a great advantage.

I particularly enjoy the multi-cultural emphasis of Waikato. In

addition to a strong Māori component, Waikato has attracted

professors from all over the globe including Canada, South Africa,

the United States and Scotland! This emphasis on diversity is also

reflected in the student population. With half of my LLB behind me,

I look forward to the remaining two years I have at the University

of Waikato, and the many opportunities to come.

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BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB)

4 year undergraduate degree – 480 points or 3 years

with a recognised undergraduate qualification

/tertiary study

The Waikato Te Piringa - Faculty of Law provides an excellent

contemporary legal education offering all of the core subjects

required by the New Zealand Council of Legal Education.

In delivering the LLB programme, we focus on integrating

professional skills while studying law in its social context, notably

addressing the Treaty of Waitangi obligations as part of our

commitment to biculturalism. Our mission is to provide critical

research for the public good and liberal legal education.

We provide excellent academic support and interaction with

faculty for international students and recent permanent residents.

Our graduates are in high demand for conventional legal positions,

as well as policy and law reform roles.

In addition to the core subjects, you can specialise and select

from a broad range of optional papers, including: Indigenous

Peoples and International Law, Public International Law, Human

Rights Law, Employment Law, International Environmental

Law, Family Law, Law and Information Technology, Intellectual

Property, Mediation, Criminology, Treaty of Waitangi, and Māori

Land Law, amongst others.

Law conjoint degrees are also available with Arts, Social Sciences,

Management and Science.

» A full list of papers and information about these programmes is

available at www.waikato.ac.nz/law/


GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NEW ZEALAND LEGAL STUDIES

This programme gives candidates with overseas legal

qualifications the opportunity to gain an understanding of

New Zealand law. It is also ideal for international applicants

wishing to enter the University of Waikato Master of Laws

programme, but who first need to improve their familiarity

with the New Zealand legal system.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This qualification is designed to enable people in a wide range

of professions to develop the skills needed to resolve the disputes

and differences that are an inevitable part of their work. Students

will gain valuable knowledge and practical skills in conflict

resolution, mediation and negotiation. The programme utilises

the experience and expertise of staff in Te Piringa - Faculty of

Law, Waikato Management School and the Faculty of Education.

The Graduate Diploma can be completed in one year of full-time

study. Part-time study options are also available. It is taught

on-campus at the University of Waikato in Hamilton.

MASTER OF LAWS (LLM)

Te Piringa - Faculty of Law is committed to providing a

challenging and enriching educational experience, in a supportive

learning environment, for Masters and Postgraduate students.

You must achieve 120 points comprising taught-only papers, or

a combination of taught and research papers, or research papers

only. Some of these taught papers are available to you if you

are studying in another Masters programme at the University

of Waikato. Candidates may commence studies in taught papers

in late February or mid June. Intensive courses are available.

The Faculty offers the following research papers with flexible

commencement dates:

» One and two paper dissertations (30 and 60 points)

» Law theses of 90 and 120 points.

MASTER OF LAWS IN MĀORI / PACIFIC AND

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ LAW

Reflecting the University’s geographical location, the LLM

(Māori / Pacific and Indigenous Peoples) is a specialist degree

designed to explore Pacific legal thought and practice. It aims

to provide you with the skills to participate actively in the

development of Pacific jurisprudence and to enhance global

understanding of Pacific legal systems.

DOCTOR OF JURIDICAL SCIENCE (SJD)

If you are an academic lawyer or senior practitioner who

wishes to develop your practice by surveying the very latest

thinking in a particular area of expertise and contributing to

this body of knowledge through your own research you may

be interested in undertaking the SJD programme. The SJD

comprises 120 points, with two compulsory 900 level taught

research papers and a 60,000 total word thesis. All components

of this qualification are internally and externally assessed by

leading academics in specialist fields. The SJD takes up to three

years to complete.


If you wish to develop your capability for sustained and advanced

scholarly research, and you already possess the ability to carry

out research on an independent basis you may be interested in

studying a PhD or MPhil. Candidates normally hold a LLB Honours

or LLM degree. The Waikato Te Piringa - Faculty of Law has the

expertise for supervision in a number of different areas.

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Te Piringa - Faculty of Law

Current New Zealand Government policy provides

that all new international PhD students are eligible to

pay New Zealand domestic fees. This is not subject to

fee grandparenting.

LEILANI TUALA-WARREN, LLM

Director Samoa Law Reform Commission

My Master of Laws degree from Waikato has given me the

confidence, skills, and knowledge to practise law and now to assist

in the formulation and development of legal policy. The most

notable feature of my law degree was ‘studying law in context’

because I am now living law in context in Samoa as Director of the

Law Reform Commission which reviews laws to ensure that they

are relevant to the Samoan context. My law degree from Waikato

gave me solid grounding to be able to do this.



Graduate Diploma in Law 1 year Coursework, undergraduate papers

Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Legal Studies 1 year Coursework, undergraduate papers

Postgraduate Certificate in Law 1 semester Coursework, graduate papers

Postgraduate Diploma in Law 1 year Coursework, graduate papers

Master of Laws 1 year Coursework, dissertation

Master of Laws in Māori / Pacific and Indigenous Peoples’ Law 1 year Coursework, dissertation


Doctor of Juridical Science 3 years Thesis

Doctor of Philosophy 2-4 years Thesis

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School of Māori & Pacifi c Development

The School of Māori & Pacifi c Development/Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao is unique as the only School

of its type in the world. Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao aims to uplift the people of Aotearoa and to be the

university of fi rst choice for Māori and Pacifi c students.

Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao represents innovation and tradition

in teaching, learning and research, and it provides national and

international leadership in Māori, Pacific and indigenous issues

and sustainable development.

Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao is distinctive in that it actively promotes

Māori, Pacific and indigenous people’s cultural and development

issues through its teachings, learning, research, conferences and

publications. A number of graduate papers are also available online.

Staff of Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao provide leadership and role

modelling in teaching, learning, research and administration, and

offer a full range of academic opportunities from undergraduate

to post-doctoral teaching, learning and research. Believing

strongly in its students, the school aims to help, strengthen and

support you academically by providing a mentoring service.

Undergraduate Study

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)


In the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree you study subjects which deal

with the history and the creative activities of humankind. You

will learn about human nature and the human mind as they are

revealed by the arts, the languages, the politics, and the cultures

of the past and the present.

The BA gives you the flexibility to design a degree with an arts

base that combines subjects that you feel passionate about with

those that broaden your career options.

Majors in the BA



Māori Language/Te Reo Māori


Tikanga Māori

Specialisation

Te Tohu Paetahi


Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences pages 68-71.

POKI’I SETO

Hawaiian Studies student

Graduated in 2000 from Kamehameha Secondary School.

I was encouraged by my professors to come to Waikato to study Māori

language and culture as a means to strengthen my own language

skills and broaden my knowledge of Polynesian cultures.

I have learned a lot so far about the Māori people and the struggles

that they have been going through since colonization and the signing

of the treaty in 1840. Learning about the Māori culture

is really opening up my mind and my heart to really dive deeper into

my own culture and make sure that I am able to perpetuate

it to future generations.

The only challenge that I had was getting used to the cold weather.

I’m used to a much hotter climate. Other than that, I feel a sense of

oneness with the culture because Hawaiians and Māori are very similar

in both language and culture.

I want to be a teacher of cultural history through mythology.

After graduating, I plan to return here to further my studies

in Te Reo Māori and Kōrero Purakau (story telling). Ultimately,

I plan on teaching Hawaiian history in the Hawaiian Language.

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BACHELOR OF MĀORI AND

PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT (BMPD)


The Bachelor of Māori and Pacific Development (BMPD) will equip

you with knowledge of the issues affecting both Māori, Pacific and

other indigenous peoples preparing to face the future.

As a student you will gain an insight into the traditional, social,

political, economic, environmental, cultural and management

aspects of Māori and Pacific society. You will be prepared to

apply this knowledge to the things you value in your life as

well as in your future career prospects.

Majors in the BMPD


Māori Language/Te Reo Māori


Tikanga Māori

Specialisation

Te Tohu Paetahi

Also available as supporting subjects for the BMPD


New Zealand Studies/

Akoranga Aotearoa

Pacific Studies

Treaty of Waitangi Studies/

Akoranga Te Tiriti o Waitangi

BACHELOR OF MEDIA AND CREATIVE

TECHNOLOGIES (BMCT)


The Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies is an

innovative degree focused on emerging forms of output in

new media and creative practices. The BMCT brings several

disciplines together in a degree that explores the impact of

creative technologies in arts and media, while subjecting those

technologies and creative forms to critical inquiry. Internet-

driven and microprocessor-powered changes have put creative

technologies within everybody’s reach, generating a voracious

demand for new content, new ideas and new ways of using ‘old’

media. Online audio and video, portable devices, networking and

an on-demand culture have begun to produce a transformed

creative environment. This promises ever more innovative ways

to create and share content in the 21st century. With the whole

history of previous media at your disposal, you will draw on that

knowledge to invent new ways of expressing yourself through

performance and imagery, of telling stories, of collaborating

creatively with others, and of engaging with a wider world. The

degree provides a distinctive undergraduate experience leading to

graduates who are not only skilled in a variety of contemporary

mediated creative practices but also possess a thorough

conceptual and critical understanding of their cultural impact.

Majors in the BMCT

Creative Practices


Design Media



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Postgraduate Study

GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

» Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Te Tohu Taki Paerua)

» Postgraduate Diploma in Interpreting and Translating Māori

(Te Tītohu Whakamāori)

» Graduate Certificate (Pōkaitahi)

» Graduate Diploma (Pōkairua)

» Postgraduate Certificate (Tohukete)

» Postgraduate Diploma (Tītohu)

» Master of Arts (Te Tohu Paerua)

» Master of Māori and Pacific Development (Te Tohu Paerua)

The following table lists the graduate qualifications available

through the School of Māori & Pacific Development.

The durations given in the table are the minimum period

of study. However, completion of the qualification may take

longer if a student’s background in the subject means

additional qualifying papers are required.



Bachelor of Arts with Honours 1 year Coursework


Graduate Diploma 1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma 1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma in Interpreting and Translating Māori 1 year Coursework

Master of Māori and Pacific Development 1 year Coursework, dissertation or thesis

Master of Arts (Te Tohu Paerua) 1 year Coursework, dissertation or thesis



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Faculty of Science & Engineering

The Faculty of Science & Engineering is ideally placed in the centre of New Zealand’s leading scientifi c

region. More than one quarter of New Zealand’s working scientists are in the Waikato at New Zealand

governmental Crown Research Institutes, the Waikato’s Innovation Park and local industries.

Undergraduate Study

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (BE)


You will learn about the professional application of engineering

and design skills, including economic and environmental factors

and the requirements of professional practice.

The Waikato BE is designed to allow you to develop your own

potential. You will learn about the professional application

of engineering and design skills, including economic and

environmental factors, and the requirements of professional

practice. You will be prepared for a role as a professional engineer

and able to create, design and realise sophisticated engineering

technologies. The degree is IPENZ accredited under the

international Washington Accord.

Specifi ed Programmes for the BE

Electronic Engineering

Chemical & Biological Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Materials and

Process Engineering

Software Engineering

» For information on the specified programmes in this

qualification please see the Engineering section on page 46.

A selection process applies. You will need to have NCEA

Level 3 Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics and Modelling) and

NCEA Level 3 Physics or overseas equivalent. The programmes

of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Materials and Process

Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering also require NCEA

Level 3 Chemistry or overseas equivalent. Software Engineering

does not require Physics. All programmes include 800 hours of

work experience to meet the accreditation requirements, which

are usually done at the end of Years 2 and 3. The Cooperative

Education Unit is responsible for finding work placements.

Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

YANYANG XU

PhD (physics) student

I am studying for a PhD in physics with a New Zealand scholarship.

Before I came here, I had completed my Masters Degree in

electrical engineering in the USA. The research group I am with

is the Cortical Modelling Group at the University of Waikato.

My advisers are established and leading scientists in the cortical

modelling field. Associate Professor Moira Steyn-Ross and

Dr Alistair Steyn-Ross, a husband and wife team, are researching

sleep phenomena in human beings and animals. The group is

a very productive research group.

My advisers are not only excellent scientists, but also have great

personalities. When I submitted my application, I received a reply

almost immediately and my advisers helped me with every detail

of the application procedure. After I was accepted, they helped

me with my visa application and travel arrangements. When I first

arrived in Hamilton, my advisers helped me familiarise myself with

the new environment and gave me advice about studying and living

in New Zealand. Dr Alistair Steyn-Ross found work opportunities

for me, encouraging me to take up tutorial assignments and lab

demonstrations to practice my teaching skills. Another sweet thing

I remember is Associate Professor Moira Steyn-Ross introducing me

to the feijoa, a wonderful New Zealand fruit, soon after I arrived in

Hamilton. It is now one of my favourite fruits.

I feel lucky to be studying with the Waikato Cortical Modelling

Group in New Zealand. I have not only learnt advanced scientific

knowledge, but also how to be a good educator. In the future,

I will benefit from and remember the wonderful study and

research experience I had in this beautiful country.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)


The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is an internationally recognised

qualification, valued for its flexibility and general excellence in

scientific applications and research. It is a degree that is tailored

to provide excellent career opportunities and a great background

for further study.

Majors in the BSc

Animal Behaviour

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

Biotechnology

Chemistry

Earth Sciences

Electronics


Environmental Sciences

Materials and Processing

Physics

Psychology


Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences pages 72-74

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (TECHNOLOGY) (BSc(Tech))


The BSc(Tech) is a unique degree in New Zealand combining

academic study with a practical industry work experience.

It includes science, technology and management disciplines

preparing you for a career in science-based industry or research.

The BSc(Tech) is New Zealand’s first truly cooperative education

degree and is a flexible, job-oriented degree, which provides

you with the necessary practical experience to bridge the gap

between study and the workplace. You will undertake a total of

12 months’ paid work experience in an industrial environment,

in a position found for you by the Cooperative Education Team.

Majors in the BSc(Tech)

Animal Behaviour

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

Biotechnology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Earth Sciences

Electronics


Environmental Sciences


Physics

Specialisations that can be taken alongside relevant

majors in the BSc and BSc(Tech)

Te Pū taiao me ngā take Māori

Restoration Ecology

Environmental Microbiology

Environmental Modelling

Land and Freshwater

Environments

Marine Sciences

Science International

BACHELOR OF TEACHING / BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

(BTchg/BSc) CONJOINT DEGREE

This programme is carefully structured to allow you time to

study papers and gain practical teaching experience in secondary

schools. You will take papers within the BSc that will provide

background content for curriculum subjects that you intend

to teach. You will also work concurrently towards a major in

Professional Education. You will need to meet the entry criteria

for admission to the Faculty of Education.

Postgraduate Study » Bachelor of Science (Hons)

» Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)


» Graduate Diploma



MASTER OF ENGINEERING (ME)

If you have completed a 4 year BE/BTech engineering

qualification, you can do a Master of Engineering (ME) which

is a 1 year degree (120 points at 500 level). You will complete

either a 120 point research thesis only, or combine a 90 point

thesis with one taught course at 500 level.

If you wish to further your knowledge of the innovative research

methodologies required in the engineering industry, or you

are a professional engineer who wishes to upskill in new areas

related to their work, this research focused degree is designed

for you. Excellence in advanced engineering design, research and

development skills are the core features of the degree.

Subjects Available

Computer Science

Electronics

Engineering


Mathematics

Physics

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Programme of Studies Estimated Duration* Coursework / Research


Graduate Diploma* 1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Certificate* 1 semester Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma* 1 year Coursework

Master of Engineering 1 year Coursework and thesis or thesis only

Master of Science 2 years Coursework, thesis

Master of Science (Technology) 2 years Coursework, thesis



*Please note that if you apply for a subject at graduate level, and you do not have previous experience in the relevant subject, your

qualification may take up to two years to complete as you may be required to take some qualifying papers which may not count towards

your original qualification.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc)

The Master of Science (MSc) is a two year degree (240 points at

500 level) for students who have completed a BSc. Generally the

first year will consist of taught courses, and during the second

year you will complete a research thesis. At least 120 points

must be taken in the major or specified subject (eg, Biological

Science), and at least 180 points must be taken within subjects

offered by the Faculty of Science & Engineering, and the Faculty

of Computing & Mathematical Sciences. Up to 60 points may be

studied in other faculties within the University.

Subjects Available

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Computer Science

Earth Sciences

Electronics


Mathematics

Physics

Psychology

Science and Tech Ed

Statistics

» For further subjects in this qualification please see the


MASTER OF SCIENCE (TECHNOLOGY) (MSc(Tech))

The MSc(Tech) is similar to the MSc, however each programme

must include the papers ENMP585 and ENMP586 Industrial

Technology and Innovation 1 and 2, and a thesis that reports

the results of an investigation relating to some applied or

industrial study.

Subjects Available

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Computer Science

Earth Sciences

Electronics


Mathematics

Physics

» For further subjects in this qualification please see the


Cooperative Education UnitThe Cooperative Education Unit at the University of

Waikato is the foremost leader in New Zealand for

Cooperative Education-type programmes, with on average

200 students each year. Work placements are an opportunity

to get experience in real work related to your discipline.

You must be enrolled in either a BSc(Tech) or BE degree

to do a work placement.

Student benefits:

» Gain practical experience in your field of study, often solving real problems in the workplace.

» Understand how course material is applied and the relevance under practical situations, which can help increase motivation.

» Build contacts with professionals in your area which increases your chances of being offered a full-time job.

» Develop interpersonal and communication skills and a professional outlook.

» Gain valuable career information to make better decisions about future employment.

» Earn money!

For more information visit http://sci.waikato.ac.nz/study/

work-placements

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Waikato Management School

Waikato Management School is the No.1 business school in New Zealand for business research.

Its international accreditations place it fi rmly in the top level of global business schools and many

of its staff are internationally recognised in their areas of expertise. Waikato Management School

staff are shaping management theory and infl uencing business practice and public policy.

Academic programmes are commercially driven, relevant and practical.

Undergraduate Study

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (BMS)


The Bachelor of Management Studies has long been recognised

by employers as New Zealand’s premier management degree.

The extra year of the BMS compared to other commerce degrees

means that as well as covering all the core subjects that are

central to management, you can specialise in up to two different

areas, achieve a good grounding in both, and expand your

career options.

Majors in the BMS

Accounting

Economics

Electronic Business

Finance

Hospitality Management

Human Resource

Management

International Management

Management Communication

Marketing

Public Relations

Strategic Management

Supply Chain Management

Tourism Management

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS (FINANCIAL)

(BBA(Fin))


The Bachelor of Business Analysis (Fin) has a particular emphasis

on financial management, so you can get your qualification and

get on with investment banking or stock broking or any number

of financial sector careers. Rather than covering the broader

aspects of business management, you’ll look in depth at the

quantitative (math based) disciplines.

Majors in the BBA(Fin)

Accounting

Finance

Economics

BACHELOR OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (BECom)


Business firms in New Zealand and around the world have reported

a growing shortage of prospective employees who have a solid mix

of business and management education, combined with skills and

hands-on experience in applying electronic commerce technologies

to today’s internet-driven business environment. The Bachelor of

Electronic Commerce (BECom) aims to provide this in-demand mix

of management and technology skills in its graduates.

Major in the BECom

Accounting

Applied Computing

Electronic Business


Marketing

Public Relations


Supply Chain Management

AKANISI NABALARUA, LLB/BMS(Hons) Conjoint

Akanisi Nabalarua has embraced the opportunities offered by

her conjoint degree in Law and Management (LLB/BMS(Hons)).

She has completed her degree now and has returned to Fiji to

take up a graduate position. She says she appreciated the practical

work experience and the chance to take part in competitions.

Akanisi majored in Strategic Management in her BMS and

completed her “599” project where she compared New Zealand

and Fiji employers and how they implement work and family

practices to assist employees.

On the competition side, she represented Waikato in the Witness

Examination competition at the Australian Law Students’

Association Conference in Tasmania in 2008. She followed that

with a student exchange to the University of Ghent in Belgium

where the law papers she studied were credited to her Waikato law

degree. On her return, Akanisi successfully applied for an internship

at the United Nations, which meant eight fantastic weeks in New

York. “I never thought that my experiences and study at Waikato

would help me get an internship at the UN Headquarters in New

York City, working with amazing students from around the world,

but it just goes to show that we can compete and stand our

ground with the best.”

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BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES (BCS)


The Bachelor of Communication Studies blends creative

disciplines with practical communication theory and practice.

You’ll be provided with the skills and knowledge needed to

become a strategy-based communication, marketing or public

relations practitioner. You’ll also learn about the responsibilities

of the communication industries in local, national and global

contexts, and how communication affects individuals,

groups and society.

Majors in the BCS


Marketing

Public Relations

BACHELOR OF TOURISM – TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

MANAGEMENT (BTour(THMgt)


The Bachelor of Tourism – Tourism and Hospitality Management

will allow you to join the world’s fastest-growing industry at

a time when your combination of practical business skills and

industry knowledge will be most valuable.

Majors in the BTour(THMgt)

Hospitality Management Tourism Management

» For information about the BTour – Tourism and Society degree

please see the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences pages 68-71.

TRIPLE CROWN ACCREDITATION

The extremely high quality of the Waikato Management

School has been independently endorsed by the world’s three

leading accreditation agencies; The Association to Advance

Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), The European

Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and The Association

of MBAs (AMBA). Together these accreditations are known as

the “Triple Crown”. Gaining the Triple Crown is a significant

achievement and requires a programme of rigorous and

continuous independent quality assessment and review.

Achieving the Triple Crown accreditation places the Waikato

Management School in an extremely select group of top

international business schools. Less than 1% of business

schools world-wide have earned this coveted distinction.


GRADUATE DIPLOMAS

Accounting, Agribusiness, Economics, Electronic Business,

Electronic Commerce, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance,

Human Resource Management, International Management,

Management and Sustainability, Management Communication,

Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Management, Supply Chain

Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS

An advanced specialised qualification that can form the first year

of a programme leading to a masters degree and is available in

the following subjects:

Accounting, Agribusiness, Business Futures and Leadership,

Economics, Electronic Commerce, Entrepreneurship and

Innovation, Finance, Human Resource Management, International

Management, Management and Sustainability, Management

Communication, Management Systems, Marketing, Public

Relations, Social Enterprise, Strategic Management, Tourism and

Hospitality Management.

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (MMS)

The Master of Management Studies (MMS) degree provides

specialised postgraduate level study in management disciplines.

If you are looking to specialise in a management discipline or

professional area, and you are wanting to undertake research in

a particular area of interest, this programme is designed for you.

It is possible to be admitted directly to the second year of the

MMS provided you have an honours or postgraduate diploma

qualification in the specific area to be studied, or an equivalent

programme taken at another university.

Subjects Available

Accounting

Agribusiness

Applied Economics and Finance

Business Futures and Leadership

Economics

Finance

Human Resource Management

International Management

Management and Sustainability


Management Systems

Marketing

Public Relations

Social Enterprise


Tourism and Hospitality

Management

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Graduate Certificate – available in a variety of management subjects 1 semester Coursework, undergraduate papers

Graduate Diploma – available in a variety of management subjects 1 year Coursework, undergraduate papers

Bachelor of Business Analysis with Honours 1 year Coursework, dissertation/thesis

Bachelor of Electronic Commerce with Honours 1 year Coursework, dissertation

Bachelor of Communication Studies with Honours 1 year Coursework

Bachelor of Tourism with Honours 1 year Coursework, dissertation

Postgraduate Certificate – available in a variety of management subjects 1 semester – 1 year Coursework

Postgraduate Diploma – available in a variety of management subjects 1 year Coursework

Master of Business and Management 15 months Coursework and research project

Master of Electronic Commerce 1-2 years Coursework, dissertation/thesis

Master of Management Studies 1-2 years Coursework, dissertation/thesis


Doctor of Philosophy 3 years Thesis

MASTER OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (MECom)

This qualification provides an advanced, research based

qualification in the field of electronic commerce. The Master of

Electronic Commerce aims to develop an understanding of the

leading literature, research and trends in electronic commerce,

and from this you gain an understanding of how electronic

commerce affects different areas of management practice.

It is possible to be admitted directly to the second year of the

MECom provided you have an appropriate honours degree or

postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject area, a pass in an

acceptable research methods paper, and have demonstrated

your research and academic writing skills in the previous passing

of a dissertation or significant research project at graduate level.

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil) AND DOCTOR OF

PHILOSOPHY (PhD)

Waikato Management School (WMS) has an active research

degree programme. Our success is well known due to our ranking

as New Zealand’s leading business school for research. We are

also proud of our ongoing Triple Crown accreditation – AACSB,

EQUIS and AMBA – which attests to the high quality of our

research and teaching.

Should you choose to enrol for the PhD or MPhil at WMS

you will enjoy the benefits of a respected and experienced

doctoral-qualified supervisory staff. Most publish extensively

and consistently in high-level international and peer-reviewed

journals, and many are involved in research for industry

or government.

We are also very proud of the accomplishments and success of

our graduates. Many have gone on to senior academic positions

or leadership positions in industry or government and are

themselves a benchmark of our success.

The University administers these two research degrees

and sets minimum standards for entry. In addition to

these requirements, WMS PhD applicants are expected to

have postgraduate research methodology and dissertation

experience (or their equivalents). Your subject programme may

impose additional requirements depending on the discipline,

your project and/or your academic background.

MASTER OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (MBM)

This is a comprehensive management business qualification.

If you wish to prepare for a career in management, the MBM

will help you develop an understanding of the business

environment and develop the skills required for leadership

and entrepreneurship. It is an accelerated programme and

can be completed in 15 months of full-time study.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT

STUDIES (PGDip(MgtSt))

The Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies

(PGDip(MgtSt)) provides you with a comprehensive introduction

to the skills and knowledge required for effective management.

You will be exposed to a participatory learning experience

that focuses on the integration of theory and practice through

practical coursework, case studies and class discussion. This

diploma is suitable if you are in a role that carries management

or supervisory responsibilities in an organisation, or if you are in

business for yourself.

FAST TRACK MASTERS PROGRAMME

An Accelerated Postgraduate Diploma

and MMS Programme

If you performed to a high academic standard in your

undergraduate degree it is possible to enrol in an accelerated

programme leading to a postgraduate diploma and MMS

in a minimum of 14 months.

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Personal Information and the Privacy Act 1993 95

Glossary of Terms 96

Application Form 97

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The Application Process

APPLICATION DEADLINES

The following application deadlines are set to allow time for the

processing of applications, and for the applicant to make relevant

arrangements prior to departing for Waikato.

Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a case

by case basis. Applicants must be aware that late applications may

not be accepted by the Faculty and there may not be enough time

for pre-departure arrangements before the University start date.

Semester A (Late February – June): Closing date for applications

is 1 December of year prior to start date.

Semester B (July – November): Closing date for applications

is 1 May.

Please note: Application processes for research degrees are

generally longer than those of taught programmes. Research studies

are also subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor.

2. Please check whether you meet the entry requirements

for PhD study. Detailed information can be found at

www.waikato.ac.nz/learning/higherdegrees.shtml

3. If you are interested in applying, please download

a copy of the PhD Application Form from

www.waikato.ac.nz/international/documents/PhD.pdf

You will find a document checklist on the application form.

Please prepare all the documents required. All the documents

need to be either original or correctly verified by someone

who has suitable standing (eg Justice of the Peace, Notary

Public, Authorised agents of the University of Waikato, etc).

PhD study does not have to follow the normal semester

start date. Therefore there is no deadline for applications.

The postal address can be found on the last page of the

application form.

A guide to preparing Higher Degree Thesis proposals can be

found at www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/files/pdf/postgraduate/

form_1.pdf

4. Your application will be assessed by the Enrolment Office,

your School of Study/Faculty and the Postgraduate

Committee of the University of Waikato. It takes about

6-8 weeks to complete the assessment (some may take

longer or shorter times depending on the specific situation).

5. Once your application is approved, you will receive a letter

of offer confirming this. It also gives you instructions about

payment, accommodation, visa application, etc. You can

also find relevant information at www.waikato.ac.nz/

international/students/prospective/prearrival.shtm

6. You may visit the following link to check whether you are

eligible for scholarships: www.waikato.ac.nz/international/

scholarships/index.shtml

» Information on Research at the University of Waikato

can be found on page 10.

THE BENEFITS OF DOCTORAL STUDY AT WAIKATO

The New Zealand PhD is VERY attractive, due to a number

of important benefits to international students:

» No International Tuition Fees. You will pay the same

fees as New Zealanders. Annual supervision fees of

approximately NZ $4500 per year (for three years)

» An automatic 20 hours Work Visa

» No school tuition fees for children of PhD student

to study at public Primary or High School

» An unrestricted work visa for husband/wife

of PhD student

» A 1 year work visa after completion of PhD.

Immigration points if you are considering applying

for NZ Permanent Residency (PR).

Please note: PhD study must be full-time in order to qualify

for these benefits.

» Apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz/enrol

» Obtain an International Application Form from this

Prospectus, or download from www.waikato.ac.nz/

students/international.shtml

» Complete all sections of the application form.

Please note: There is a separate application form for

students wanting to pursue a MPhil, PhD or EdD. Students

also require a supplementary form if applying for Teacher

Education, or Computer Graphic Design.

» Prepare all relevant documentation according to the

checklist on the application form.

» Forward the application form (or documents if you have

applied online) and all supporting documentation to

the Enrolment Office before the application deadline.

Students should apply earlier than the stated deadline

because some programmes have limited numbers.

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO

All students applying to The University of Waikato must meet

the appropriate academic and English Language entry criteria.

Each Faculty/School of Study/College may have additional

entry requirements for some qualifications. All applications

are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are advised

to check current requirements with Waikato International.

REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES

The University has representatives in many countries around

the world.

» For a full listing please contact Waikato International by email on

[email protected]

THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO PhD

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. You will need to check whether there is a potential supervisor

available to supervise your research. You may find the following

link useful as it gives you information about the researchers

at our university and their research interests:

www.waikato.ac.nz/research/expertise/find.supervisor.shtml

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Personal Information and the Privacy Act 1993

Students should read this information before completing the

International Application Form.

USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED

The information sought on the International Application Form

and associated documents is required to enable the University

to fulfil its function and Charter obligations under the Education

Act 1989.

This information will be held by the University and used in the

following ways:

1. Within the University, relevant personal information about

you, including your personal photograph will be available to

those members of the University staff responsible for:

a. Your enrolment and academic progress through

the University

b. Calculating your tuition fees and other charges

c. Establishing and maintaining your academic record

d. Administering assessment processes

e. Providing tuition, appropriate academic advice and support

f. Providing student services, accommodation, liaison services

and learning development

g. Providing library and information technology services

h. Managing the Alumni Association Inc.

2. Some personal information will be made available to the

Waikato Students’ Union Inc. about their current members,

for purposes relevant to the Association’s constitution.

3. The University may be required by certain legislation to provide

relevant personal information to certain agencies, including:

a. The Ministry of Education

b. The Inland Revenue Department

c. The New Zealand Police

d. The Department of Justice

e. Agencies that award scholarships and prizes and other

forms of fees support

4. Some personal information will be used by the Ministry of

Education in an authorised information matching programme

for the purposes of the International Student Index.

5. Relevant personal information about international students

may be provided to:

a. The Department of Immigration

b. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

6. Some personal information may be supplied to another

educational institution if you are enrolled for a programme

which is part of a qualification that is formally associated

with that institution.

7. Relevant personal information may be supplied to another

institution if you have transferred to that institution.

8. The University may advise your secondary school when you

graduate from The University of Waikato.

FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION

If you supply information to the University that is found to be

misleading or false, the University will review your enrolment.

The University may also take appropriate legal action.

HOLDING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The personal information you supply will be held permanently

within the University’s record system. While you remain enrolled

at the University you will be asked to annually update any

information that has changed.

COMPLIANCE WITH THE PRIVACY ACT 1993

The University of Waikato undertakes to collect, update, use,

store, disclose and exchange personal information in accordance

with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993. The University will,

in accordance with the provisions of the Act, make available to

you on request the personal information it collects from you,

and it will make any appropriate correction to that information

to ensure that the information held is accurate. If you have

any further questions about the implications of collection,

holding, use and disclosure by the University of any of your

personal information, please contact Waikato International at

[email protected]


Glossary of Terms

As you start gathering information from universities, you will

realise that each institution has its own terminology. Here are

some of the most common words and phrases at Waikato.

100, 200, 300, 400 Levels: These refer to the different levels at

which papers are taught and are usually associated with years of

study. First year (100 level) papers are more general while fourth

year (400 level) papers are more specialised.

Bachelors Degree: This is a first degree. It is sometimes also

called an undergraduate degree. It takes a minimum of three

or four years of study to complete.

Calendar: The University’s official record of rules and

regulations, staff, papers, dates, etc. It is available online at

http://calendar.waikato.ac.nz

Campus: The grounds and buildings of the University are known

as the campus.

Conjoint Degree: This is a special programme in which you

study for two Bachelors degrees at the same time, eg BA/LLB

(Arts and Law). Some universities call this a double degree.

Discipline: A general subject area, eg History, Chemistry.

EFTS (Equivalent Full-time Student): This relates directly to

points – 120 points equate to one EFTS.

Electives: These are papers from outside your major which

you choose. An elective can be from almost any subject taught

within the University.

Faculties/Schools of Studies: These represent a broad division

of learning within the University. Each consists of a number of

different departments.

Graduate: A person who has been awarded a university degree.

Lectures: You will be required to attend two to four hours of

lectures each week for each of your papers. There may be as

many as 300 students in a lecture. The lecturer stands at the

front of the lecture theatre and speaks, writes on the board and

shows overheads and videos while you listen and note down the

most significant information. These notes are important as they

form the starting point from which you will do further research.

Major: This is the main subject in your degree. A double major is

when you study two subjects in depth. To major in a subject, you

study it to a higher level, ie 300 or 400 level.

Paper: These are the courses you will study during the academic

year. To complete each paper, you will be required to participate

in a range of lectures, tutorials and maybe some practical work.

Each paper is assessed and, on passing, you will gain points

towards a degree.

Points: Degree requirements are expressed in terms of points

(eg a three year degree generally requires 360 points). Points

bear a direct relationship to workload; one point equates to

approximately 10 hours’ total work; so a student might expect

to spend about 150 hours in total for a 15 point paper.

Postgraduate: This refers to study above undergraduate level.

Prerequisite: A prerequisite is a requirement to have studied

a subject to a certain standard before you can enrol in that

particular paper. At university, different papers may have a

prerequisite requirement to have passed another paper, eg you

may have to complete a specific first year paper before you can

enrol in a particular second year paper.

Programme of Study: The papers that you are enrolled in each

year make up your programme of study for that year. Most

full-time first year programmes will include eight papers.

Restriction: A restriction against a paper means you cannot

do that paper if you have done a paper with similar content,

eg JAPA102 is restricted against JAPA232.

Semester: Similar to a school term, a semester is a teaching

period of approximately 12 weeks. There are two semesters per

year and they are known as Semester A, which starts in February

and ends in June, and Semester B, which starts in July and ends

in November. Most of Waikato’s papers are semester papers but

there are some full year and Summer School papers.

Specialisation: A specialisation is a study theme within a degree

that enables you to focus on a particular area of interest, eg you

can do a Bachelor of Science majoring in Computer Science and

with a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence.

Subject: An area of study, eg Accounting, Biology, History.

Summer School: This begins early January and runs for six

weeks, followed by a week of examinations. Summer School

papers can be used to catch up on failed papers, fit in with other

commitments, reduce workload in other semesters and as a

“kick-start” to some graduate programmes.

Supporting Subject: This is a subject that is studied in some

depth but not in as much depth as the major subject.

Timetable: Your timetable is your programme of lectures and

tutorials. You can check your timetable at

http://timetable.waikato.ac.nz

Tutorials: In addition to attending lectures, you will attend

tutorials or “tutes” as they are more commonly known. There

will be fewer people in your tutorial than at your lecture, usually

20-25 students. The tutorial is led by a tutor who may be a

postgraduate student or a member of the academic staff (your

tutor is not usually your lecturer). In tutorials, you talk about

issues that have arisen out of the lectures and the readings you

have been doing. Sometimes there are exercises or small tests

to complete. As well as leading the tutorial group, the tutor is

responsible for marking your essays and assignments.

Undergraduate: A person who is studying at university for

a first degree is known as an undergraduate.

Vice-Chancellor: The head of the University. At Waikato, the

Vice-Chancellor is Professor Roy Crawford.

Agency / University / School Stamp

Application to Enrol Form for New International Students

S E C T I O N 1 – Y O U R D E TA I L S

You must supply a verifi ed copy of your birth certifi cate

or passport and evidence of any change of name Attached

Family name(Your legal surname)

First name(Your legal fi rst name)

Second name(s)

Previous name(s)

This was my Family name First name

Preferred name(s)

This is my Family name First name

Gender Male Female

Date of birth Day Month Year

Will you be a resident in New Zealand for the period of your study?

Yes No

Citizenship

Please state country of citizenship and supply a verifi ed copyof your passport

Attached

Ethnic Identity

To which ethnic group(s) do you belong? Tick up to three boxes

African Japanese

Australian Korean

British / Irish Latin American

Cambodian Middle Eastern

Chinese Niuean

Cook Island Māori Polish

Dutch Samoan

Fijian South Slav

Filipino Sri Lankan

German Tokelauan

Greek Tongan

Indian Vietnamese

Italian

Other Asian

Other European

Other Pacifi c Island Groups

Other Southeast Asian

Other

New Zealand European / European / Pakeha

New Zealand Māori

Iwi (optional)

Postal Address

The University will use this address to contact you at all times. Please advise the Student Information Centre ([email protected]) when your contact details change.

Number and Street

Suburb

City Post Code

State

Country

Telephone

Cell phone

Fax

Email

You will be issued with a University email account once your enrolment is complete.

Emergency Contact Details

Name

Number and Street

Suburb

City Post Code

State

Country

Telephone

Agency or University / School Partner

Name

Number and Street

Suburb

City Post Code

State

Country

Telephone

Cell phone

Fax

Email

• This application form is for international students who are NEW to the University of Waikato.

Complete this form or apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz

• For further information, refer to the International Prospectus, the website www.waikato.ac.nz/international,


• MPhil, PhD, MBA, Teacher Education and Computer Graphic Design applicants must also complete supplementary forms

Application deadlines: 1 December (year before) for entry in Semester A (February)

1 May (same year) for entry in Semester B (July)

MPhil / PhD / EdD / SJD applications will be accepted throughout the year

Intended year of study

ID Number offi ce use

S E C T I O N 2 – S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L R E C O R D

Name of School Country

Highest Secondary School qualifi cation Date completed (Month) (Year)

I am currently attempting a fi nal year qualifi cation. Date results will be available (Month) (Year)

Name of ExaminationA verifi ed copy of results is required

S E C T I O N 3 – E N G L I S H L A N G U A G E P R O F I C I E N C Y

Please tick all options that apply to you

English is my fi rst language English was the medium of instruction of my previous (years) study. Documentary evidence required

I have already applied to study English at the UOW Pathways College. If yes, what is the start date for the English programme

I have taken an English profi ciency test (IELTS or TOEFL or equivalent)

Test date English test name Documentary evidence required

Overall result (if known) Writing band (if known)

I will take an English profi ciency test on (date) I am currently in level of English language study

at (Institution / School)

I have attached a letter from my English language teacher or academic professor

S E C T I O N 4 – T E R T I A R Y S T U D Y R E C O R D

Is this application for your fi rst year at a tertiary institution? Yes (go to Section 5) No (complete this section)

Complete details if you are enrolling or have previously enrolled at another university, college of education, polytechnic, wānanga, or private training establishment overseas or in New Zealand. Verifi ed copy of academic records supplied.

Year Institution Country Qualifi cation Years enrolled Qualifi cation completed

From To Yes ✔ Year

If you are applying for an undergraduate programme and have previously studied at a tertiary institution, you may be eligible for credit from your previous study. Credit is not usually available for Foundation Studies or Graduate and Postgraduate Certifi cates and Diplomas. For further information visit www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/enrolment/credit.shtml

S E C T I O N 5 – M A I N A C T I V I T Y

Indicate your main activity on 1 October last year. Tick only one

Secondary school student

Unemployed or other benefi ciary

Wage or salary earner

Self-employed

University student

Polytechnic student

Blind

Deaf

Head injury

Other, please describe

Hearing impaired

Medical

Mental health

College of education student

Houseperson or retired

Overseas

Wānanga student

Private training establishment student

Physical / mobility

RSI / OOS (Occupational Overuse)

Specifi c learning disability

Speech

Temporary

Visually impaired

S E C T I O N 6 – D I S A B I L I T I E S

Do you live with long term effects of injury, illness or disability? Yes NoFor further information visit www.waikato.ac.nz/disability

Type of disability. Tick as applicable

Choice of Qualification

A P P L I C A N T ’ S I N F O R M A T I O N

Full name

S E C T I O N 7 . 1 – F I R S T C H O I C E O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N

Proposed start date Year Summer School, January Semester A, February Semester B, July

Exchange / Study Abroad students please indicate which semesters Semester A Semester B Semesters A + B

Qualifi cation

School of Study / Faculty / College

Major / Field / Subject 1

2

Do you expect to complete your qualifi cation this year? Yes, I need papers or points to complete No

Do you want to apply for credit for papers taken at another university or tertiary institution? Yes No

S E C T I O N 7 . 2 – S E C O N D C H O I C E O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N

In case you are unsuccessful in your fi rst choice of qualifi cation, please give an alternative choice.

Qualifi cation

School of Study / Faculty / College

Major / Field / Subject 1

2

S E C T I O N 8 – D E C L A R A T I O N

I declare that the information I have provided in this application and in any attached documentation is true and correct and that I have personally completed the form and am the sole author of the student statement and resume. I have not withheld any information which could have a bearing on my enrolment or the conditions of my enrolment.

I understand that all documents submitted with this application become the property of the University of Waikato and will not be returned

to me. I agree to supply any further documentation requested by the University of Waikato for the purpose of my enrolment.

I have read the statement regarding the Privacy Act 1993 and I understand that the University of Waikato will hold, use and disclose information which I have provided as explained in that statement. I also understand that I have the right to have access to information about me held by the University of Waikato and to request correction of that information, in the terms provided for under the Privacy Act 1993. Relevant information may be disclosed to my parents, caregivers, agent and/or homestay family. Students over 18 years – I consent to my academic results being provided to my parents and/or to an institution at which I am enrolled or their authorised agency.

Some personal information will be used by the Ministry of Education in an authorised information matching programme for the purposes of the National Student Index. I agree to comply with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International students.

All International Students in New Zealand are required to have travel and medical insurance for the duration of their studies.

Signature Date

S E C T I O N 9 – P A Y M E N T O F F E E S

How do you intend to pay for your studies? The University of Waikato cannot provide fi nancial assistance.

Private funds Exchange agreement

Study Abroad agreement Scholarship (Please complete section below)

Other (Please state)

Have you been awarded any scholarship/s Yes No

Name of scholarship

or

Will you be applying for scholarship/s Yes No

Name of scholarship (if known)

If your scholarship is unsuccessful do you still wish to be considered for study as a privately funded student? Yes No

If you have been awarded a scholarship, you are required to provide evidence of the award, such as a letter of notifi cation from your

sponsoring agent.

ID Number (if known) offi ce use

S E C T I O N 1 0 – I N F O R M A T I O N I N S U P P O R T O F Y O U R A P P L I C A T I O N

THIS SECTION IS COMPULSORY

Please write a statement (100-300 words) explaining why you are interested in your proposed programme of study. If you have relevant work or life experience, provide an outline of this experience. This information is used to assist the School of Study / Faculty / College when making selection decisions. Ensure that your statement is relevant to both your fi rst and second choice of qualifi cation. Please detail any outstanding extra curricular activities such as sporting, cultural, or community achievements and scholarships.

You can substitute a separate document for this page if you wish.

Note:

• New Teacher Education applicants do not complete this section. Please go to Section 10 in the Teacher Education Supplementary form.

• Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design applicants need to complete a 500-600 word typed statement outlining your life experiences and your future goals and aspirations.

• Bachelor of Law applicants need to complete a 200-300 word written statement.

• Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Business Administration applicants need to complete the MPhil, PhD, MBA supplementary form.

Advertisement

Agent

Brochure

Education Fair / Expo

Embassy / Trade offi ce

English Language School

Friend / Family

Internet

Newspaper article

Other Institution

Other University

School / College

Seminar

Waikato visit

S E C T I O N 1 1

Where have you heard about the University of Waikato in the past 12 months?

W h a t i s a v e r i f i e d d o c u m e n t ?

A verifi ed copy is a photocopied document signed by someone of suitable standing such as a Justice of the Peace, Solicitor, Barrister or Court Registrar.

This person will need to see the original document and will check that the photocopy is a genuine, unaltered copy. They will then sign, date and stamp the photocopy with an offi cial stamp, or will write “certifi ed original sighted and this is a true copy of that original”.

University staff at the Student Information Centre can also verify your documents.

PLEASE NOTE: You cannot send in a photocopy of a verifi ed copy or fax a verifi ed copy. We need the original version of the verifi ed copy ie, the verifi cation name, signature and date, must be original. The University does not return these documents. Once received, they become part of your University record.

Please do not submit original documents, keep them for your own personal records.

You must attach documentary evidence (in English) of all qualifi cations, including results of studies currently being undertaken.If photocopies are provided, they must be verifi ed/notarised. Verifi ed/notarised copies must:

1. be stamped with an offi cial seal or stamp

2. bear the printed name and signature of the person verifying the copy; and

3. have the date when the copy was verifi ed.

C H E C K L I S T

Foundation Bachelors Graduate Studies Degree Studies

Completed and signed my application form

Verifi ed copy of my passport

Student statement

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Original evidence of English language profi ciency (either IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)

Verifi ed or original copy of secondary school results (high school transcripts)

Verifi ed or original copy of academic transcripts for each year of tertiary study (if you with to apply for credit for any previous study you will have to provide ORIGINAL academic transcripts – you may also be required to provide full course descriptions for previous tertiary study)

Verifi ed graduation certifi cate or proof of graduation for each level of education completed

Two letters of recommendation (from work and/or academic references to be written on company or school/university letterhead)

Other

Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students

The University of Waikato has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

Fees and Costs

International students are required to pay a tuition fee for each course they are enrolled in. These fees are listed in the International Prospectus and online at www.waikato.ac.nz/enrol/fees.shtml In addition, students are required to pay course material charges, Building, Student Services, U Leisure levy and Waikato Student Union fee and other administrative charges. Students are also required to have an additional NZ $10,000 – NZ $15,000 per year for living expenses for each year of study.

Fees Protection Policy

The University is governed by the Public Finance Act, the Education Act and University Council regulations in regard to student fees. An individual fee account is maintained for each enrolled student. In the event that the University is not able to offer an academic programme for the semester intake indicated on the student’s Offer of Place, any funds due to the individual will be refunded.

Refund Policy

Pre-paid tuition fees

International students are required by the New Zealand Immigration Service to pre-pay one year’s tuition fees to the University of Waikato in order to be granted a student visa. This policy details the process for refunding these funds if (i) the student travels to New Zealand anddoes not complete their enrolment, or (ii) completes the fi rst semesterof study and does not enrol in the second semester of study and they have a student permit valid for one year. All students must apply in writing for a refund of their pre-paid tuition fees to the Director,Student and Academic Services Division. An administration chargeof 10%, including GST, is withheld from the refund of pre-paid tuition fees for students not enrolling at the University of Waikato.Full details of this policy should be read and understood beforepayment is made. Full details are available online athttp://calendar.waikato.ac.nz/admission/internationalstudents.html

Refunds after completing enrolment

To receive a refund of tuition fees after students have completed their enrolment, students need to apply to their School of Study/Faculty by 5.00pm on the following deadlines. Summer School – the fi rst Friday of the relevant teaching period. Semester A papers – the second Friday of semester A, semester B papers – the second Friday of semester B.Full details of this policy are available online athttp://calendar.waikato.ac.nz/admission/changeofenrolment.html

Enrolment Regulations

Prior to enrolling at the University of Waikato, all students must have read and understood the enrolment regulations at the University of Waikato. These can be found on the University’s website athttp://calendar.waikato.ac.nz/admission/index.html

Termination of Enrolment

At the time they enrol, students are required to sign a Student Declaration agreeing to abide by the regulations of the University of Waikato as published in the University of Waikato Calendar. The Student Discipline Regulations provide the framework for addressing alleged breaches of University regulations by students and for applying penalties where breaches are substantiated. Full details of these regulations should be read and understood at the time of enrolment. Full details are available online at http://calendar.waikato.ac.nz/policies/discipline.html

Student Visas and Permits

All international students must hold a valid student permit for the duration of their studies. Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on the website at www.immigration.govt.nz

Compulsory Medical and Travel Insurance

All international Students must have appropriate and current Health and Travel Insurance. Your insurance must be continuous for your full period of study in New Zealand. Without appropriate insurance you will not be able to enrol. This is a requirement of the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students (the Code). The Code is very specifi c about students’ requirements for cover while they are in New Zealand and can beviewed on www.minedu.govt.nz/

How can I get appropriate insurance cover?

1. You can buy insurance through the University. We have arranged an insurance programme (StudentSafe–University) specifi cally for international students with Marsh Ltd, one of the world’s largest insurance broking companies, OR

2. You may opt to purchase one of the alternative approved policies. You can view these alternative approved policies onwww.waikato.ac.nz/international/policies/insurance.shtml

If you purchase one of these, you must supply the University witha Certifi cate of Insurance at least 4 weeks prior to your enrolment.

Buying insurance through the University

No application form is required for cover under the StudentSafe –University Insurance Programme. The premium will be charged with your tuition fees which you will pay when you enrol; in 2010 it is$264.60 per semester. If you travel to New Zealand within31 days of your course start date, StudentSafe – University insurance begins automatically as soon as you leave home (subject to pre-existing conditions of health and general exclusions as detailed on the Master Policy Wording – see below webpage for details). It is therefore not necessary to buy insurance before coming to New Zealand. StudentSafe–University insures you during your course, provides 31 days cover at the end of the course if returning to your home country permanently, or 90 days cover until you re-enrol if you are just returning home for the holidays. Further information on the StudentSafe –University insurance programme is available atwww.waikato.ac.nz/international/policies/isurance.shtml

Please note: Your insurance will cover you for minor unforeseen events which occur on your way to New Zealand, eg lost baggage or fl ight delays. Please keep your receipts and any necessary information if this happens – you can see a Student Adviser at the on your arrival at the University who can assist you with a claim. For those choosing StudentSafe – University, to be eligible for this special travel cover you must travel to New Zealand within 31 days of your course start date.

Accident insurance

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC websiteat www.acc.co.nz

Orientation

A compulsory orientation programme will take place during the week prior to classes starting. The programme is designed to give you practical information on studying at the University of Waikato and living inNew Zealand. It will also give you the opportunity to meet with other students and staff of the university. Details will be given to you on arrival in New Zealand, can be collected from the International Centre, or viewed on www.waikato.ac.nz/international/students/prospective/

orientation.shtml

Return completed form with all verifi ed copy documents to:

Postal address:

Enrolment Offi ce


Private Bag 3105

Waikato Mail Centre

Hamilton 3240

New Zealand

Fax: +64 7 838 4377

Physical address:

Enrolment Offi ce

Student Information Centre

Gate 5

Hillcrest Road

Hamilton

New Zealand


Supplementary Form for MPhil, PhD, EdD, SJD Application

S E C T I O N 1 – A P P L I C A N T ’ S I N F O R M A T I O N

Family name

First name/s

Please attach your initial research proposal, including the proposed fi eld and depth of study, resources required and planned timetable.

(Guidelines on preparing the proposal are available from departments, the postgraduate student handbook and www.waikato.ac.nz/

sasd/fi les/pdf/postgraduate/form_2.pdf). This application form and proposal must be passed to the Chief Supervisor for completion

and endorsement.

S E C T I O N 2 – P R O P O S E D R E S E A R C H T O P I C

Proposed research topic

Please note that this must be from the fi rst day of a month and that it is not possible to backdate an application for more than two months.

Proposed start date of PhD / MPhil / EdD / SJD

The following sections should be completed by the supervisors, the chairpersons of departments and the Faculty/School of Study representatives.

Supervisory panel

All members of the supervisory panel must sign below to indicate their availability and suitability to supervise the research outlined in the attached proposal. The minimum supervisory requirements are two University of Waikato staff members for the PhD and one University of Waikato staff member for the MPhil. Members of the supervisory panel who are not members of staff of the University of Waikato must include a brief CV outlining their experience supervising graduate/higher degrees students and research experience, especially current research projects.

S E C T I O N 3 – C H I E F S U P E R V I S O R

Full name

Department

Are you on the University of Waikato Chief Supervisors register? Yes No

Have you attended a postgraduate studies workshop? Yes No Academic title

Phone Email

Candidates proposed paper code (ie ENMP 900) Signature

S E C T I O N 4 – O T H E R M E M B E R S O F S U P E R V I S O R Y P A N E L

1. Full name

Department / Institute address

Are you on the University of Waikato Supervisors register? Yes No If ‘No’ please attach a CV

Academic title and qualifi cations

Phone Email

Signature

2. Full name




Phone Email

Signature

3. Full name




Phone Email

Signature

S E C T I O N 5 – A P P R O VA L B Y C H A I R P E R S O N S

Please note that, if the applicant is enrolled in more than one department, chairpersons of both departments must complete this form and the EFTS section of this form.

Department 1

Name of Chairperson

Department

The applicant satisfi es the academic requirements (honours or masters degree with a minimum of second class honours (division 1) in the appropriate

subject(s) for study in this department). Yes No

Adequate supervision is available Yes No

Adequate resources are available Yes No

Special arrangements will be required for the application to undertake the purposed research in this department (please explain on a separate sheet).

Yes No

EFTS apportionment % of EFTS

Signature Date

Department 2

Name of chairperson

Department

The applicant satisfi es the academic requirements (honours or masters degree with a minimum of second class honours (division 1) in the appropriate

subject(s) for study in this department). Yes No

Adequate supervision is available Yes No

Adequate resources are available Yes No

Special arrangements will be required for the application to undertake the purposed research in this department (please explain on a separate sheet).

Yes No

EFTS apportionment % of EFTS

Signature Date

S E C T I O N 6 – A P P R O VA L B Y S C H O O L O R F A C U L T Y P O S T G R A D U A T E S T U D I E S R E P R E S E N TA T I V E

I recommend / do not recommend the applicant for registration for the degree of PhD MPhil EdD SJD

Comments (including suggested academic conditions for conditional enrolment)

Signature Date

Please return the completed form to the Enrolment Offi ce,

The University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand

Scanned applications and documents may be sent to [email protected] but must be followed by paper application.

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